John Keats

Ode on a Grecian Urn (Complete Edition)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: E ARTNOW
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9788027333677
• ISBN-10: 8027333679
• Artikelnr.: 56722843

Autorenporträt

John Keats was an eminent English Romantic poet whose work is known for its vivid imagery, contemplative beauty, and profound exploration of human emotion. Born on October 31, 1795, in London, Keats's literary career was prolific yet tragically short, as he died at the age of 25 on February 23, 1821. Despite his brief life, Keats's poetic legacy is formidable, with masterpieces such as the ode 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' (1819), which is hailed for its exploration of beauty and truth through the examination of an ancient artifact. Keats's work is characterized by a rich use of language, sensual imagery, and an appreciation for the classical past, distinguishing him from his contemporaries. His odes, in particular, have been celebrated for their meditative depth and philosophical insight. While his career only spanned a few years, Keats has posthumously secured his place as one of the canonical figures in English literature. His other notable works include 'Lamia', 'Isabella', 'The Eve of St. Agnes', and the sonnet 'On First Looking into Chapman's Homer', all of which contribute to the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion and individual experience, contrasting sharply with the rationalism of the Enlightenment era. Keats's brilliance in poetry is shadowed only by the poignancy of his untimely demise from tuberculosis, which curtailed the potential for even greater literary achievements.