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Endymion: A Poetic Romance. Type-Facsimile of the First Edition With Introduction and Notes

by J. Keats , H. C. Notcutt
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025633824
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 322
  • Original Price: GBP 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 454 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

"Endymion" is one of the most significant works of the Romantic era, a narrative poem that explores the depths of imagination and the pursuit of ideal beauty. Written by John Keats, this ambitious "poetic romance" is based on the Greek myth of the shepherd king who falls in love with the moon goddess, Selene. The work famously opens with the immortal line, "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," setting the tone for a rich, sensory journey through lush landscapes and mythological realms.

Spanning four books, the poem follows Endymion's quest across the earth, beneath the sea, and through the heavens as he seeks his divine beloved. Keats uses this mythological framework to examine the relationship between reality and the transcendental, the nature of artistic inspiration, and the human longing for the infinite. This edition includes scholarly notes and an introduction that provide valuable context for Keats' linguistic experimentation and the critical reception of the poem during his lifetime.

As a cornerstone of English literature, "Endymion" remains essential reading for those interested in the Romantic movement, the development of Keats' poetic voice, and the timeless power of classical myth reimagined through the lens of nineteenth-century lyricism.

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