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A Bundle of Ballads
"A Bundle of Ballads" is a collection of traditional English folk songs and poems, showcasing themes of love, adventure, and folklore. It reflects the rich cultural heritage and st... -
1816 THE POET A FRAGMENT
"THE POET: A FRAGMENT" is a poetic exploration of creativity and the human spirit. It delves into the fragmented nature of inspiration, capturing fleeting moments of beauty and emo... -
1816 CHARACTER OF CHARLES BROWN
In 1816 CHARACTER OF CHARLES BROWN, John Keats reflects on his close friend Charles Brown, portraying him as a witty, loyal companion and a significant influence on Keats' literary... -
1816 TO ONE WHO HAS BEEN LONG IN CITY PENT
"1816 TO ONE WHO HAS BEEN LONG IN CITY PENT" reflects on the yearning for nature's solace after enduring urban confinement, echoing the Romantic era's reverence for the natural wor... -
1816 ON VISITING THE TOMB OF BURNS
"1816 ON VISITING THE TOMB OF BURNS" reflects on the poet's pilgrimage to Robert Burns' grave, intertwining admiration for Burns' legacy with meditations on mortality, fame, and th... -
1816 STANZAS ("IN DREAR-NIGHTED DECEMBER")
"1816 STANZAS ('IN DREAR-NIGHTED DECEMBER')" reflects on the enduring pain of lost joy and the contrast between nature's resilience and human vulnerability to sorrow, evoking a poi... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"The Drop of Water" by Hans Christian Andersen is a short story that delves into the microscopic world within a single drop of water. Through the lens of a magnifying glass, a wiza... -
1816 THE EVE OF SAINT MARK
"The Eve of Saint Mark" (1816) by John Keats is an unfinished medieval-inspired poem set on a folkloric feast night. It blends eerie atmosphere with religious superstition, followi... -
1872 FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
"The Flax" by Hans Christian Andersen is a poetic allegory tracing a flax plant's journey from field to linen to paper. Through its transformations, the tale reflects on life's cyc...