The Complete Poetry of John Keats (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring the Romantic Beauty and Nature in Keats' Lyrical Verses

John Keats (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
755 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780138-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Complete Poetry of John Keats," the reader is invited to explore the sublime and sensuous verses of one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era. This comprehensive compilation encompasses Keats's profound engagement with themes such as beauty, mortality, nature, and love, showcasing his unique blend of rich imagery and passionate lyricism. The collection documents Keats's aesthetic theory, heavily influenced by his admiration for art and experiences in nature, reflecting a deep understanding of the interplay between sensory perception and emotional response, making his work eternally relevant in the literary canon. John Keats, born in London in 1795, emerged as a pivotal figure in Romantic poetry despite his brief life, which ended at the age of 25. His background as a physician and his personal struggles with adversity and illness infused his work with a transcendental quality, bridging the corporeal and the spiritual. His letters reveal a keen intellect and a passionate devotion to the craft of poetry, illuminating his motivations rooted in a quest for beauty amidst human suffering. I highly recommend "The Complete Poetry of John Keats" not only to students of literature but to anyone seeking to connect with the essence of human experience through poetry. Keats's ability to articulate complex emotions with striking clarity makes this collection an essential addition to any literary collection, promising to evoke contemplation and appreciation long after the final page.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.1.2024
• Einführung: Trevor Ellington
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Trevor Ellington
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century poets • 19th century verse • british poets • Edgar Allan Poe • Edmund Spenser • emotional lyrical expressions • English literature • Henry James • Iconic poems selection • John Donne • John Keats poems • John Milton • Keats anthology • keats poetry • Keats verse collection • literary classics • literary influence legacy • Lord Byron • Metaphorical language style • Mortality and love exploration • nature and beauty themes • Odes by Keats • Oscar Wilde • Poetic imagery landscape • Romantic poetry • romantic poetry anthology • Sensual imagery collection • Shelley • T. S. Eliot • William Shakespeare