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This was a fantastic introduction to Keats. Miller takes a famous poem and writes a biographical essay around it. Then she moves on to another poem. So readers get to his most famous poems and then reads about them. Keats died of tuberculosis in 1821, age 26. Almost all his famous poems date from 1818-to-1820. Three magical years in a tragic life. This is recommended. I‘m left in love with Keats.

I‘m reading a fantastic book on Keats. This is my introduction to him. (I keep seeing the word “Keatsian”. Lately in reference to Wilfred Owen and Emily Dickinson. I‘m trying to understand what this word means.)

By the way - Lucasta Miller undermines “Therefore” above - which she says he knowingly knew was inappropriate here. 🙂

Had some fun with Keats at the library today. I might read the tagged book from 2022. Full title : Keats: a brief life in nine poems and one epitaph. The Motion biography (1993?) has a terrific preface.

“This is a book by a reader for readers.“

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Keats was the first poet I really loved and his poems have retained their place in my heart. I enjoyed learning more about his background, where he lived, his friendships, and love for Fanny.

I loved this book! ❤️ Miller hits the perfect note between biography, literary criticism, personal essay and poetry. Every chapter/essay begins with Keats‘ poems. It was a delight to be reintroduced to his genius in such a refreshing manner. This is a charming book!

John Keats died 200 years ago at the age of 25. In her new book, Miller provides an interesting and thoughtful consideration of the poet through close readings and the contextualizing backstories of nine poems (and that infamous epitaph).