Lamia is a poem written by John Keats, published in 1820. The poem tells the story of a beautiful serpent-woman named Lamia who falls in love with a mortal man named Lycius. Lamia transforms into a human to be with Lycius, but their happiness is short-lived as a philosopher exposes Lamia's true identity. The poem explores the themes of love, desire, and the consequences of deception. Keats' use of vivid imagery and rich language creates a haunting and enchanting atmosphere throughout the poem. Lamia is considered one of Keats' most accomplished works and is a significant contribution to the Romantic literary movement.John Keats and Vampires.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.
