Life Of John Keats

The book ""Life of John Keats"" by William Michael Rossetti is a comprehensive biography of the famous English Romantic poet John Keats. The book covers Keats' life from his childhood, through his early years as a poet, to his untimely death at the age of 25. Rossetti draws on a wide range of sources, including Keats' own letters and journals, as well as the accounts of his friends and contemporaries, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of the poet.The book explores Keats' early years, including his childhood in London and his apprenticeship as a surgeon. It then goes on to cover his literary career, including his early poems and his later works such as ""Ode to a Nightingale"" and ""To Autumn"". Rossetti also examines Keats' relationships with other writers and artists of the Romantic period, including Shelley, Byron, and Wordsworth.Throughout the book, Rossetti provides insightful analysis of Keats' poetry, exploring its themes, imagery, and language. He also delves into the personal and emotional aspects of Keats' life, including his love affairs and his struggle with illness.Overall, ""Life of John Keats"" is a fascinating and detailed biography of one of the most important poets of the Romantic period. It offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Keats' life and work, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.