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John Keats: His Life and Poetry, His Friends, Critics and After-Fame
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Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025762883
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 652
Weight: 1.98
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Keats: His Life and Poetry, His Friends, Critics and After-Fame is a definitive and monumental biography of one of the most influential figures of the English Romantic movement. Sidney Colvin provides an exhaustive account of Keats's brief but brilliant life, tracing his development from an aspiring medical student to a visionary master of the English language. This work goes beyond a simple chronological narrative, offering profound insights into the creation of his most famous poems and his rapid artistic evolution.
The book meticulously examines Keats's close-knit circle of friends and mentors, his resilience in the face of harsh contemporary criticism, and his enduring posthumous reputation. Colvin's scholarly yet accessible approach explores the social and intellectual landscape of the early 19th century, placing Keats's achievements within the vital context of his era. Readers will find detailed analyses of works such as Endymion, the Great Odes, and Hyperion, alongside a moving portrayal of the poet's personal trials and the tragic finality of his early death. This comprehensive study remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the life of Keats, the mechanics of poetic genius, and the historical reception of Romantic literature.
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