Which Metaphysical concept describes the use of religious terminology to elevate secular love to a state of holiness?
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Correct answer: Spiritual canonization
In poems like 'The Canonization', John Donne uses the language of sainthood and miracles to argue that his love, though physical, is sacred. This blurring of the boundary between the erotic and the divine is a hallmark of the Metaphysical style.
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