John Keats
John Keats
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1963
Book Brief
488
Biography • Nonfiction
England • 19th century
1963
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
John Keats: The Making of a Poet by Aileen Ward is a biography focusing on poet John Keats’s development, from his mysterious childhood and hardships through his education as a surgeon to his untimely death from tuberculosis at 25. Ward explores Keats's creative journey via his poems and letters and his relationships, including a romance with Fanny Brawne and the struggles brought on by poor health, financial woes, and witnessing family tragedy. This biography contains references to terminal illness, loss, and financial instability.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Inspirational
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Review Roundup
Aileen Ward's John Keats has received acclaim for its deeply researched and compelling narrative, illuminating Keats's life and poetry with remarkable sensitivity. Critics laud its vivid portrayal and readability. However, some find its emotional tone occasionally overwrought. Overall, it’s a richly detailed biography that captures the essence of Keats's turbulent genius.
Who Should Read John Keats?
John Keats by Aileen Ward would captivate readers who appreciate intricate literary biographies and Romantic literature. Similar to Richard Holmes's The Age of Wonder, it attracts those fascinated by the interplay of life, art, and history in shaping a poet’s work. Ideal for literary scholars, poetry enthusiasts, and history buffs alike.
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488
Biography • Nonfiction
England • 19th century
1963
Adult
18+ years
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