Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St Agnes and Other Poems
(Author) John KeatsIn the summer of 1820, Keats published this collection, his third and final volume of poetry. A few months earlier, he had started coughing up blood; the following February, he would die of tuberculosis in Rome, aged just twenty-five. This volume contains his greatest work, written in an astonishing burst of creative genius in 1819. It includes 'Lamia', his tale of love and betrayal in ancient Corinth; the haunting medieval romance of 'The Eve of St Agnes'; and his six famous odes, now considered among the most famous verse in the language.
John Keats
John Keats was an English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and sensual poetry. His most notable works include "Ode to a Nightingale," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," and "To Autumn." Keats' poetry is characterized by vivid imagery, rich language, and themes of beauty, nature, and mortality. His contributions to literature include elevating the Romantic movement with his exploration of emotions and the imagination. Despite his untimely death at the age of 25, Keats' works continue to be celebrated for their profound impact on English literature. His most famous work, "Ode to a Nightingale," is considered a masterpiece of Romantic poetry.