Which features of seventeenth-century Metaphysical poetry inspired the interest of modernist poets and scholars?

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Its intricate and intellectual natureThe combination of emotion and rational thoughtIts firm focus on political issuesBoth A and BNone of the above

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Metaphysical poetry from the seventeenth century captivated modernist poets and critics mainly because of its intellectual depth and the blending of reasoning with emotional expression. Its political themes, however, were not a primary influence in this regard.

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Which features of seventeenth-century Metaphysical poetry inspired the interest of modernist poets and scholars?

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