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The poem serves as a heartfelt tribute to John Keats, exploring themes of beauty, mortality, and the role of the poet. Shelley mourns Keats' untimely death, likening him to the Greek god Adonis and portraying him as a victim of criticism and neglect. Through vivid imagery and rich literary references, Shelley expresses his grief and critiques societal injustices towards artistic expression. This elegy not only honors Keats but also reflects on the enduring power of poetry, solidifying its place as a significant work in Romantic literature.
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Adonais, Percy Bysshe Shelley
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- 2009
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- Title
- Adonais
- Subtitle
- An Elegy On The Death Of John Keats, Author Of Endymion, Hyperion Etc. (1821)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781437474190
- Category
- Poetry, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The poem serves as a heartfelt tribute to John Keats, exploring themes of beauty, mortality, and the role of the poet. Shelley mourns Keats' untimely death, likening him to the Greek god Adonis and portraying him as a victim of criticism and neglect. Through vivid imagery and rich literary references, Shelley expresses his grief and critiques societal injustices towards artistic expression. This elegy not only honors Keats but also reflects on the enduring power of poetry, solidifying its place as a significant work in Romantic literature.