Poems Of John Keats
(Author) John KeatsJohn Keats (1795-1821) asked that his gravestone carry only the phrase 'Here lies one whose name was writ in water.' But although his life was short, he left work that sets his name among the greatest in English poetry, and the most admired by other poets. This pocket-sized selection for general readers includes the six great odes, 'The Eve of St Agnes', the most colourful passages from 'Lamia', fifteen of the sonnets and also the light-hearted and nonsense verses Keats loved to write for his younger sister and friends - for although his life ended untimely, he was a high-spirited young man who enjoyed jokes and relished the pleasures and beauties of the world. Claire Tomalin has also included extracts from Keats's letters, in which he shows how deeply he pondered the nature of the poetic mind and the processes of poetry, and how entertainingly he could express complex ideas. To this she adds a short biographical section. Keats wrote to his brother in 1818, 'I think I shall be among the English poets after my death'- his generosity of spirit and the beauty of his poems have ensured that he is.
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.
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