| Author |
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919 |
| Title |
Life of John Keats
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Keats, John, 1795-1821
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31682 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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