John Keats Quotes
A collection of quotes by John Keats.
John Keats (1795-1821) was an English Romantic poet known for his vivid imagery, sensuous language, and exploration of themes such as beauty, love, and mortality. Born in London, he lost both his parents at a young age and was raised by his grandparents. Keats studied at the Clarke's School in Enfield and later attended medical school to become a surgeon-apothecary.
However, poetry was always Keats's true passion, and he devoted himself to writing. His first published collection, "Poems" (1817), received mixed reviews, but it was his subsequent works that solidified his status as a significant literary figure. In 1818, Keats published his renowned poem, "Endymion," which reflected his fascination with mythology and nature.
During this period, Keats also developed close friendships with other prominent Romantic poets, including Percy Bysshe Shelley. However, Keats's life was plagued by personal and financial difficulties. His health deteriorated due to tuberculosis, and he traveled to Italy in search of a more favorable climate. Despite his declining health, Keats continued to produce remarkable poetry, including his celebrated odes such as "Ode to a Nightingale" and "Ode on a Grecian Urn."
Tragically, John Keats succumbed to tuberculosis at the young age of 25 in Rome. Although his literary career was short-lived, Keats's work has had a profound impact on subsequent generations of poets and continues to be admired for its emotional intensity, lyrical beauty, and imaginative richness.
