This sourcebook offers the ideal introduction to the work of John Keats, a central figure in English Romanticism and one of the most popular poets in the literary canon. The sourcebook is arranged in four sections: Contexts, Interpretations, Key Poems and Further Reading. Each combines clear introductory passgaes with relevant reprinted documents. Key features include: a chronology of Keats's life and excerpts from his letters an overview of the criticism of his work, from early responses to important recent essays excerpts from a range of critical texts, with explanatory headnotes extensively annotated full texts or key passages from Keats's most widely studied poems helpful recommendations for further reading. Cross-referencing throughout the volume highlights the links between texts, contexts and reception, enabling even beginners to make original and informed readings of Keats's époque-changing work.
| ISBN: | 9780415234788 |
| Publication date: | 5th June 2003 |
| Author: | John Strachan |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 216 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Guides to Literature |
| Genres: |
Poetry Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary companions, book reviews and guides |