John Keats
Lamia (Complete Edition): A Narrative Poem from one of the most beloved English Romantic poets, best known for Ode to a Nightingale, Ode on a Grecian Urn, Ode to Indolence, Ode to Psyche, The Eve of St. Agnes, Hyperion...
- ISBN 13:
- 9788026891482
- author:
- John Keats
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- E-Artnow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 312
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Lamia (Complete Edition) is a masterful narrative poem by John Keats, exploring the tension between reality and the sublime through rich, sensuous language and vivid imagery. The poem tells the tragic tale of Lamia, a snake-woman who transforms into a beautiful woman to seduce the young Hermus, delving into themes of love, desire, and the ephemeral nature of beauty.
Keats' nuanced exploration of love and illusion challenges conventional boundaries, evoking a layered emotional experience that is both haunting and beautiful. This complete edition of Lamia allows contemporary readers to engage with Keats' timeless reflections on beauty and desire, inviting us to confront the paradoxes of love and existence.
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