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Lamia Paperback – December 14, 2022

by John Keats (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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John Keats’s poem “Lamia” is a romantic and lyrical exploration of the power of love, myth, and imagination. The poem follows the story of a serpent-like creature, Lamia, who falls in love with a human man, Lycius. Keats uses the myth of the Lamia to explore the power of love and its transformative effects on both lovers. The poem is an exploration of the idea of transformation, as Lycius is changed from a skeptical and cautious man to a man of passion and love through his relationship with Lamia. The poem is also an exploration of the power of myth and imagination, as Keats uses the myth of the Lamia to explore themes of love, transformation, and power. By using the myth of the Lamia, Keats is able to explore these themes in a way that is both romantic and lyrical. The poem is an exploration of the power of love, myth, and imagination, and is an excellent example of Keats’s romantic poetry.

John Keats (1795-1821) was a renowned English Romantic poet whose works have been a major influence on literature and arts over the past two centuries. He is best known for his sensuous, lyrical poetry, which explores themes of love, nature, and mortality. His work is often characterized by vivid imagery, intense emotion, and a focus on the beauty of the natural world. Keats was born in London and began writing poetry at a young age, but his career didn't take off until his first book of poems, Poems (1817), was published. He quickly rose to fame, and his second volume of poetry, Endymion (1818), cemented his status as one of the most influential Romantic poets. He continued to produce a number of masterpieces, including the famous Ode to a Nightingale and Ode on a Grecian Urn, which are now considered among the best in English literature. Keats was a passionate advocate for the arts and a fervent believer in the power of beauty to inspire and uplift people. He believed that the human spirit could be transformed through the power of art and beauty, and many of his poems reflect this philosophy. His work has been widely translated and has had an immense influence on modern poetry, literature, and art. John Keats's works remain some of the most beloved and important pieces of English literature, and his influence is still felt today. His work is a testament to his commitment to the power of beauty and art, and it continues to inspire and move readers around the world.
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    52 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 14, 2022
  4. Dimensions
    4.12 x 0.13 x 6.75 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8369638699
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQ5CF4MN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 14, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 52 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8369638699
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.12 x 0.13 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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resol
5.0 out of 5 stars Ro.anticism meets Ovid
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
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In my first reading and listening I could not help but think Keats follows the habit of looking to Greco Roman mythological sources. I think that lyseus and lamia has it's roots in Ovid's Metamorphoses.
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Dragon Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars vintage romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
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Romantic, poetic, mythology all in one. If you keep Google handy and look up some of the references it will make it more enjoyable. This is also a fairly short work that makes it good for last minuet literature projects.
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Jennifer Clark Wolverton
4.0 out of 5 stars A good starter for someone who isn't that into poetry
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
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Nice,good starter book for someone who has not read or is just getting into poetry. Nicely done and well written.
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Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013
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Wonderful as always - Keats has such a way with imagery, this story no different. May be among his best.
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Bill R. Moore
2.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but why not get a collection?
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2010
Though not one of John Keats' very best poems, Lamia is a major work and essential for anyone interested in him. It has his signature unparalleled beauty but is also unusually thoughtful, with intriguing musings on illusion vs. reality and the nature of love, beauty, and art. Keats' lament about empiricism destroying natural wonder has heavily influenced everyone from Edgar Allen Poe to Richard Dawkins, and Lamia remains central to the art/nature vs. science debate. The story is also interesting in itself; Keats brings a fantasy world vividly to life, draws us in emotionally, and even has a devastating ending. Finally, the poem is impressive technically, showing Keats' growing couplet mastery. One should certainly read his best-known works first, but this should be an early stop; that said, the fact that it is virtually every Keats collection makes a standalone very hard to justify. The important thing at any rate is to read it in some form.
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Elly K
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2014
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great classic.
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Tra_libri_e_ fantasia
5.0 out of 5 stars Regalo apprezzato
Reviewed in Italy on July 17, 2023
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L'ho comprato come regalo per un'amica. Purtroppo è molto sottile (sapevo che sarebbe stato piccolo, ma non così tanto) e temevo di sfigurare. Invece chi lo ha ricevuto mi ha rassicurato che questa era proprio l'edizione che cercava, di Andrea Casella. Un bel regalino per appassionati del genere.
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patashnik
5.0 out of 5 stars so very happy indeed. Have always enjoyed this Keats poem
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2016
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Free Kindle item, so very happy indeed. Have always enjoyed this Keats poem.
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Juan
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfecho
Reviewed in Spain on January 31, 2013
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Muy satisfecho. Estoy plenamente satisfecho con este producto. El envío ha sido muy eficaz. Amazón me da confianza, y su servicio me ofrece las mejores garantías. Hace poco me compré el kindle paperwite y estoy encantado.
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r. rob
5.0 out of 5 stars Lamia
Reviewed in Italy on August 25, 2022
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La struggente bellezza e il romantico fulgore dei versi del giovanissimo poeta troppo presto scomparso che ci descrivono questa figura mitologica femminile dal corpo in parte di donna e in parte animale:
..."la sua testa era di serpente, ma oh amara dolcezza!
ess’aveva bocca di donna..."
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canoesailor
4.0 out of 5 stars it's alright
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2015
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I'm not a great fan of keats but wanted to see what he said about this greek legend
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