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Not actually the poems at all, but an analysis of them by British scholar of literature Blades. He selects a poem or extract of one by Keats (1795-1821) to comment on interesting themes and significant stylistic features. He then locates the poetry within the context of the poet's life and period, chiefly by surveying his letters. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
John Keats
by John Blades
This comprehensive guide to the poetry and letters of John Keats offers a highly readable and detailed textual analysis of the themes and techniques of his work. Blades assesses all the major writing - including the narratives and the great odes - and goes on to examine the context of the verse through a survey of the poet's letters and an examination of the key
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- ISBN-13:
- 9780333948958
- Publisher:
- Macmillan Education UK
- Publication date:
- 09/06/2002
- Series:
- Analysing Texts Series
- Edition description:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 247
- Product dimensions:
- 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)
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'An excellently clear, comprehensive and lucidly argued introduction to Keats' poems that students will find very helpful as a supplementary source. A helpful series.' - Simon Malpas, Manchester Metropolitan University
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JOHN BLADES has lectured in English Literature at the universities of Leeds and Durham. His publications include critical studies of James Joyce.
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