The Complete Poems of John Keats (eBook)

John Keats (Autor)

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2022
755 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739213-2 (EAN)

Infos

John Keats' "The Complete Poems of John Keats" serves as a comprehensive anthology of his lyrical masterpieces, showcasing the rich tapestry of Romantic poetry that captivates the reader with its musicality, vivid imagery, and profound exploration of beauty and mortality. Keats employs a lush, sensuous style that intertwines personal emotion with universal themes, reflecting the struggles of the human condition against the backdrop of nature and art. The anthology spans his brief but impactful career, offering a seamless progression of his poetic evolution, from the early works steeped in classical inspiration to the more mature reflections on life and death, rendered in sonnets, odes, and narrative poems. John Keats, a pivotal figure of the Romantic movement, drew from his own tumultuous experiences, including personal loss and illness, to shape his profound understanding of beauty and transience. His passionate engagement with classical mythology and his philosophical inquiries into the nature of art reveal a soul deeply invested in the aesthetic and emotional realms. Despite facing societal indifference and personal hardship, Keats' commitment to poetic expression and his belief in the transcendent power of beauty compelled him to craft verses that resonate through time. This anthology is essential reading for anyone captivated by the Romantic ethos or the exploration of sensory experience and human fragility. Keats' compelling insights and evocative language invite readers to reflect upon their own lives, making this collection both a scholarly resource and a cherished companion for lovers of poetry.

Autor

John Keats (1795–1821) was an English Romantic poet whose literary career was remarkably short, lasting only about five years, yet he remains one of the most beloved and influential figures of his era. Keats was born in London on October 31, 1795. Despite his early death at the age of twenty-five from tuberculosis, Keats' profound meditations on beauty and life in his poetry have cemented his legacy. His most notable works include 'Ode to a Nightingale,' 'Ode on a Grecian Urn,' 'Ode to Psyche,' and 'To Autumn.' These odes were penned during the annus mirabilis of 1819, which is widely regarded as Keats' most prolific period. Keats' style is characterized by sensual imagery and a contemplative ode structure that explores aesthetic experiences. His larger body of work, available in 'The Complete Poems of John Keats,' is a testament to his mastery of rhyme and meter, and his ability to infuse classical themes with personal emotional depth. Keats' influence on English literature is immeasurable; he is part of the pantheon of English Romantic poets, that includes figures such as Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Coleridge. Despite initially facing criticism and a lack of recognition, Keats' posthumous reputation grew, as did the appreciation of his unique talent for evoking complex emotional states through lyrical poetry. His dedication to the art, his philosophical musings on beauty and temporality, and his enduring verse continue to inspire and attract scholarly and poetic interest.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 19th Century English Literature • 19th century poet • Beauty and mortality • british poetry collections • classic English poets • classic english verse • depth of beauty • Edgar Allan Poe • Edmund Spenser • Emotional intensity • English literature classic • English sonnets • English verse anthologies • Henry James • Human emotion exploration • John Donne • John Keats masterpieces • John Milton • Keatsian sonnets • Keats lyrical ballads • Keats's oeuvre • Literary valor • Lord Byron • nature love poems • odes collection • Odes of John Keats • ode to a nightingale • Oscar Wilde • poetic evolution journey • Poetic Legacy • romantic era poetry • Romanticism literary movement • Romantic poetry • romantic poetry collection • sensuous language imagery • Shelley • Spenserian stanza • To Autumn themes • T. S. Eliot • William Shakespeare