The Mask Of Keats - Robert Gittings - Bog

The Mask of Keats by Robert Gittings is a biographical book that delves into the life and work of the renowned English Romantic poet, John Keats. The book explores Keats' personal life, including his early years, his relationships with family and friends, and his love affairs. It also examines his literary career, including his development as a poet, his influences, and his major works, such as ""Endymion"" and ""Ode to a Nightingale.""Gittings provides a detailed analysis of Keats' poetry, exploring the themes, style, and language of his works. He also examines the critical reception of Keats' poetry during his lifetime and in subsequent years, including the controversies that surrounded his work and the debates over his place in the canon of English literature.Throughout the book, Gittings challenges the popular image of Keats as a fragile, melancholic poet, instead presenting him as a complex and multifaceted figure. He also explores the social and cultural context of Keats' life and work, including the political turmoil of the early 19th century, the rise of Romanticism, and the changing attitudes towards poetry and literature.Overall, The Mask of Keats offers a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most important poets in English literature, providing a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Keats and his work.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.