Hyperion A Fragment
By John Keats
1820
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"" A Fragment"" is a poetic masterpiece by John Keats, one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of the Titanomachy, a war between the Titans and the Olympian gods in Greek mythology. The poem focuses on the fall of the Titans and the rise of the Olympians, particularly the god Apollo. The poem is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the despair and agony of the Titans as they struggle to maintain their power against the gods. The second part is a vision of the future, where Apollo takes over as the new ruler of the gods. Keats' writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, rich language, and emotional depth. The poem is a meditation on power, mortality, and the cyclical nature of history. Unfortunately, "" A Fragment"" was never completed by Keats, and the poem ends abruptly, leaving readers to speculate on what might have been. Nevertheless, the fragment remains a powerful and influential work of literature, and is regarded as one of Keats' greatest achievements.Just at the self-same beat of Time's wide wings Hyperion slid into the rustled air And Saturn gain'd with Thea that sad place Where Cybele and the bruised Titans mourn'd.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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John Keats
Author · 72 books
Rich melodic works in classical imagery of British poet John Keats include " The Eve of Saint Agnes ," " Ode on a Grecian Urn ," and " To Autumn ," all in 1819. Work of the principal of the Romantic movement of England received constant critical attacks from the periodicals of the day during his short life. He nevertheless posthumously immensely influenced poets, such as Alfred Tennyson. Elaborate word choice and sensual imagery characterize poetry, including a series of odes, masterpieces of Keats among the most popular poems in English literature. Most celebrated letters of Keats expound on his aesthetic theory of "negative capability." Wikipedia page of the author
