The Love Poems of John Keats: In Praise of Beauty Hardcover – Deckle Edge, April 3, 2007

Keats is one of the more readable poets of the nineteenth century in my estimation. You don't have to break out the dictionary to understand Keats most of the time. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. I've been working on reading Emily Dickinson's entire collection for a long time now, and I have to look up words in almost every poem. Anyway this book wasn't like that. The main poem featured in this book is called The Eve of St. Agnes, a rather long narrative poem about two young lovers named Porphyro and Madeline. The story is reminiscent of Shakespeare, both Hamlet and of course, Romeo and Juliet, the latter in part because the young lovers are from warring families.It's a pleasant read.

Wonderfully printed and bound book

Arrived on time. Wonderful reading!

Excellent

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the poem book and the speed with which it arrived. Good reading

I've just recently fallen in love with the work of John Keats and this book is a beautiful addition to my Keats library.I love the fact that it's a hardcover- it means i can bring it everywhere with me in my bag and it doesn't get damaged or bent. It contains 26 of Keats's love poems such as; To Fanny, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, The Eve of St. Agnes, When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be, Bright Star! Would I Were Steadfast As Thou Art and What Can I Do To Drive Away.It also has some illustrations such as a sketch of Keats himself and one of Fanny Brawne and a brief introduction about Keats's life.A very pretty way to package some gorgeous poetry, by a master of the craft.