Keats

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Summary: The Life of a Poet as Seen Through the Eyes of a Poet
Review: Andrew Motion's biography recognizes the historical circumstances in which Keats lived, approaching new historicist tenets while maintaining a clear focus on the poet's individual life and works. He traces political tensions and medical practices of the time to expand upon the existing academic vision of Keats's poetic life; here he is more than a poet. That said, Motion, a poet himself, exemplifies the sensitivity to the writing process when discussing Keats's work. His criticism of the poems is well-rounded, balanced, and aware of the poet's process of composition. Overall, the book is well-reseached and a necessary addition to the scholarship we have on John Keats.

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Summary: For Once the Critics are Spot-On
Review: I met Andrew Motion at an Oxford function five years ago. He is a very down-to-earth and humorous man. The accolades that go with this book are, for once, not hyperbole. Well deserved praise for a book that manages to keep the mood of Keats relevant in the modern days.

Rating:
Summary: For Once the Critics are Spot-On
Review: I met Andrew Motion at an Oxford function five years ago. He is a very down-to-earth and humorous man. The accolades that go with this book are, for once, not hyperbole. Well deserved praise for a book that manages to keep the mood of Keats relevant in the modern days.

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Summary: Vivacious
Review: Keats was only 24 when he died. According to Dr. Wayne Dyer he wrote about 4,000 poems in that time. Andrew Motion's selection includes Ode on a Grecian Urn, which happens to be the most talked about Keat's poem. I value Keats for his youthful energy. He seems to have been in touch with his emotions.