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1. Life and Works of Keats John keats Krishna Baraiya

2. Presented : Baraiya Krisha L. STD : M.A Semester 1 Paper : Literature of The Romantic Paper 103 Topic : Life and Works of John Keats Roll no. : 11 Enrollment no. : 5108240003 Department : Department of English Email ID : [email protected] Personal Inforation

3. John Keats was a renowned English poet of the Romantic era, celebrated for his rich imagery, emotional depth, and exploration of beauty, nature, and the fleeting nature of life. His poetry often delves into themes of love, mortality, and the power of the imagination. Keats’s work is characterized by its sensual imagery, lyrical quality, and philosophical reflections. Though his life was short, his poems, such as Ode to a Nightingale, Ode on a Grecian Urn, and To Autumn, continue to influence and inspire readers and writers alike, securing his legacy as one of the greatest poets in English literature. Introduction of poet

4. Early life: Born in London, England, in 1795. Parents: Thomas Keats (a stablekeeper) and Frances Jennings. Mother died when Keats was 14; father passed away earlier. Keats was apprenticed to a surgeon before pursuing poetry. Encouraged to write poetry by his friend Leigh Hunt. He faced financial difficulties and family struggles during his youth. Early education at Enfield School, where he developed a love for literature. Inspired by works of writers like Shakespeare, Spenser, and Milton. Early Life of Keats

5. Career as a poets (1817-1821) Ode 1 Ode to Nightingle (1817-21) His first work was published in 1817, "poems.” His second work, Endymion (1818), was criticized, but Keats continued to write, believing in the value of beauty and imagination in art. Wrote his most famous odes in 1819, including: Ode 2 Ode to Grecian Urn (1820) Ode 3 Ode to Autum (1819) Immortality Beauty Change Ode to Nightingle Ode to Grecian urn Ode to Autum Main themes

6. Characteristics of Keats as a poets Sensuous Imagery Keats used vivid sensory descriptions to create immersive experiences, engaging the reader's senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch. Focus on Beauty Keats valued beauty in nature and art, seeing it as a transcendent aspect of life, as shown in Ode to a Nightingale and Ode on a Grecian Urn. Romanticism As a romantic poet, Keats explored emotion, imagination, and individualism, focusing on themes like love, mortality, and time. Mortality and Transience Keats often explored themes of death and life's transience, as seen in Ode to a Nightingale and When I Have Fears. Philosophical and Intellectual Depth Keats's poetry addresses deep philosophical questions about reality, existence, and the role of art. Keats

7. Famous Works of Keats Endyion Endymion was a beautiful youth, often considered the king of Elis in Greek mythology. 01 He chose eternal sleep, remaining youthful forever, either as a gift from Zeus or as a punishment. 02 03 The poem suggests that beauty, whether real or idealized, has a lasting, transformative impact on the soul, inspiring eternal admiration and longing. Lamia "A serpent's form, but not a serpent's mind." 01 Lamia by John Keats explores themes of love, transformation, and deception. 02 03 The poem narrates the story of Lamia, a serpent woman who transforms into a human to seduce Lycius.

8. Ode to nightingale Themes : The poem explores themes of immortality, the contrast between the ideal and the real, and the transient nature of human life. Symbolism : The nightingale symbolizes beauty, freedom, and the transcendent power of art, in contrast to the limitations of human life. Tone: The tone shifts between melancholy and a longing for escape as the speaker is transported into a dreamlike state by the nightingale’s song. Immortality vs. Mortality: The speaker contrasts the nightingale’s eternal song with the fleeting nature of human existence. Ode on a Grecian Urn Theme : The poem explores the relationship between art and life and the contrast between permanence and impermanence. Imagery : Keats describes scenes from ancient Greek life depicted on an urn, emphasizing beauty and timelessness. Key Message: Art captures eternal beauty, while life is fleeting; the urn becomes a symbol of unchanging truth. Famous Lines : "Beauty is truth, truth beauty," which suggests that art's beauty is a form of eternal truth. Structure : Written in the form of an ode with a meditative and reflective tone, focusing on the urn as a timeless object. Continue…

9. John Keats's life and works reflect a deep engagement with the beauty and tragedy of human existence. Despite his short life—he died at 25—his poetry explores profound themes such as love, mortality, and the pursuit of beauty. Keats believed that beauty, both in nature and art, transcended the hardships of life, and his works continue to resonate with readers for their emotional depth, vivid imagery, and philosophical reflections. Ultimately, Keats’s poetry celebrates the power of imagination and art to capture the fleeting moments of life, offering both solace and insight into the human condition. Conclusion :

10. Hough, Graham Goulder. “John Keats | Biography, Poems, Odes, Philosophy, Death, and Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica , 29 Oct. 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/John-Keats . “John Keats.” The Poetry Foundation , www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/john-keats . “John Keats: ‘To Autumn.’” The Poetry Foundation , 11 June 2024, www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/69595/john-keats-to-autumn . The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Endymion | King of Elis, Moon God, Lover of Selene.” Encyclopedia Britannica , 20 July 1998, www.britannica.com/topic/Endymion-Greek-mythology . References

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