The Odes of John Keats - Complete Collection (eBook)

Ode on a Grecian Urn, Ode to a Nightingale, Hyperion, Endymion, The Eve of St. Agnes, Ode to Psyche

John Keats (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
344 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776304-8 (EAN)

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The Odes of John Keats - Complete Collection presents an exquisite anthology of the poet's reflective and sensuous verses that delve into profound themes such as beauty, mortality, and the interplay between art and nature. Written in the early 19th century, the odes exhibit Keats's mastery of the Romantic style, characterized by lush imagery, musicality, and emotional depth. Poems like "Ode to a Nightingale" and "Ode on a Grecian Urn" exemplify his philosophical contemplation, often inviting readers into a dialogue with the transcendent aspects of existence while embracing the ephemeral nature of life. The collection demonstrates Keats's ability to fuse personal experience with universal themes, positioning him as a key figure in the Romantic literary context. John Keats (1795-1821) was a quintessential Romantic poet whose brief but prolific life was marked by personal tragedy and a passionate pursuit of artistic expression. His background as an apothecary provided him with a keen understanding of the human condition, shaping his exploration of beauty's fleeting qualities. Keats's letters reveal his deep engagement with classical literature and philosophical thoughts, which notably influenced the depth and richness of his odes, making them cornerstones of English poetry. This complete collection is quintessential for any lover of poetry, offering insight into Keats's intricate mind and emotional landscape. Readers will find themselves enveloped in his lyrical beauty, evoking a sense of both wonder and melancholy that resonates across time. Engaging with these odes is not merely an exploration of literature; it is an immersive experience into the human soul's quest for meaning and connection.

Autor

John Keats (1795–1821) is one of the most significant poets in the English Romantic tradition, despite a brief literary career that spanned a mere seven years before his untimely death at the age of 25. Born on October 31, 1795, in London, Keats became an apprentice to an apothecary-surgeon and studied medicine before devoting himself entirely to poetry. His work is characterized by sensual imagery and an admiration for the beauty of the natural world, both elements that are exemplified in his comprehensive collection, 'The Odes of John Keats - Complete Collection'. These works, including 'Ode on a Grecian Urn', 'Ode to a Nightingale', and 'To Autumn', are celebrated for their meditations on aesthetic beauty and the transient nature of life, drawing on the rich, imaginative worlds he constructs with his elaborate language and profound emotional insights. Despite his work receiving mixed reviews during his lifetime and the poet living a largely unrecognized existence, Keats's posthumous acclaim has grown steadily. Today, he is remembered as a key figure whose poetry encapsulated the essence of the Romantic era's creative spirit. His influence extends beyond the literary sphere, and his examination of the human condition continues to resonate with readers and scholars around the globe.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century poets • Alexander Pope • Beauty and art • British Romantic literature • Classic English odes • cultural heritage insights • Edgar Allan Poe • Edmund Spenser • Eighteenth-century English • Eloquent lyrical style • English literature • English lyrical poetry • Eternal themes • Grecian themes in poetry • historical context • Human Experience Exploration • John Donne • John Keats poems • John Milton • Keatsian aestheticism • Keats's philosophy • Lord Byron • Lyrical expression techniques • Melancholic emotional depth • mortality themes • nature and beauty themes • Ode literary style • Odes by Keats • Oscar Wilde • Personal tragedy reflections • poetic imagery analysis • Poetic Masterpieces • Poignant biography • romantic era poetry • Romantic poetry • romantic poetry collection • Samuel Taylor Coleridge • Sublime power of poetry • T. S. Eliot • William Wordsworth