Ode on a Grecian Urn, the Eve of St. Agnes: And Other Poems with Biographical Sketch, Introduction and Notes

By John Keats

Book Overview

Ode On A Grecian Urn, The Eve Of St. Agnes, And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the renowned English Romantic poet, John Keats. The book was first published in 1901, long after Keats' death in 1821, and contains some of his most famous works.The title poem, Ode On A Grecian Urn, is considered one of Keats' greatest achievements. It is a meditation on the beauty and immortality of art, as seen through the lens of an ancient Greek urn. The poem explores themes of love, mortality, and the power of the imagination.The Eve Of St. Agnes is another celebrated work in this collection. It tells the story of a young woman who, on the eve of the feast day of St. Agnes, performs a ritual to see her future husband in a dream. The poem is filled with vivid imagery and explores the themes of love, desire, and fate.In addition to these two poems, the book also includes a number of other works by Keats, including La Belle Dame Sans Merci, To Autumn, and Ode To A Nightingale. Each poem showcases Keats' mastery of language and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the human experience.Overall, Ode On A Grecian Urn, The Eve Of St. Agnes, And Other Poems is a must-read for anyone interested in the Romantic era of English literature, and for anyone who appreciates the power and beauty of poetry.With Biographical Sketch, Introductions And Notes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104651823
• ISBN13: 9781104651824
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"