Life of John Keats by William Michael Rossetti

"Life of John Keats" by William Michael Rossetti is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life and works of the renowned Romantic poet John Keats, exploring his early years, literary development, relationships, and ultimately his tragic early death. The book delves into how Keats's personal experiences shaped his poetic voice and examines the impact of his work on English literature. The opening of "Life of John Keats" introduces readers to Keats's background, outlining his modest origins and the challenges he faced growing up as the child of unremarkable but loving parents. It details his education and inclinations toward literature, revealing pivotal moments such as the death of his parents that profoundly affected him. Furthermore, Keats's early aspirations in surgery are presented before his eventual shift to poetry, influenced by key literary figures and friendships, setting the stage for an exploration of his emotional depth and poetic genius. This section establishes the basis for understanding Keats's character, ambition, and the catalysts that would ultimately shape his brief but impactful life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919
Title Life of John Keats
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Keats, John, 1795-1821
Category Text
eBook-No. 31682
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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