A Day with Keats by May Byron
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About this eBook
| Author | Byron, May, 1861-1936 |
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| Contributor | Keats, John, 1795-1821 |
| Illustrator | Neatby, William James, 1860-1910 |
| Title | A Day with Keats |
| Alternate Title | Keats |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Day with Keats" by May Byron is a biographical account written in the early 20th century that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of the poet John Keats. This work focuses on a single day in Keats's life, exploring his artistic temperament, personal struggles, and romantic entanglements, particularly his relationship with Fanny Brawne. It is a reflective piece that delves into the themes of beauty, aspiration, love, and melancholy that are prevalent in Keats's work and life. In this narrative, Byron presents Keats as a sensitive and passionate figure, juxtaposing his poetic genius with the harsh realities of his health and societal circumstances. The book details Keats's morning in Hampstead, his interactions with friends and Fanny, his poetic inspirations, and his battles with self-doubt and despair. Through vivid descriptions and excerpts of his poetry, Byron illustrates how Keats's yearning for beauty is intricately tied to his experiences of love and loss. The narrative highlights the essence of Keats’s artistic vision, his appreciation of nature, and the personal conflicts that haunt him, ultimately framing the poet's fleeting happiness against the backdrop of his looming mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Keats, John, 1795-1821 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30451 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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