Jacobean poets are poets who wrote during the reign of James I of England, from 1603 to 1625. The group includes writers such as John Donne, Ben Jonson, Michael Drayton, and, in a broader literary sense, Shakespeare. Their work often reflects the intellectual, religious, and political concerns of early 17th-century England.
Example
A metaphysical poet turns from love to death in the space of a few lines,
while a court poet praises the king with polished wit and careful form.