JOHN KEATS’ SELECTED POETRY
John Keats’ Selected Poetry is a book that consists of a collection of poetry of the famous poet, John Keats. The book has been published by the well-known publisher- Oxford University Press. The book proves helpful to the Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Panjab University, Chandigarh. The book demonstrates the remarkable growth in maturity of his verse, from early poems such as ‘Imitation of Spenser’ and ‘Ode to Apollo’ to later works such as ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ and ‘To Autumn.’ The book contains Elizabeth Cook’s introduction and notes that greatly offer helpful insights into Keat’s life and work. This book includes Introduction, Textual Notes, Bibliography, Chronology, Explanatory Notes, Glossary of Classical Names, and Index which make it a whole package. The book tries to give the students a clear idea and insight into the life and poetry of John Keats, his ideologies, the literary tools he manifested and many other small, yet critical analyses. The book has been of great help to readers who have a knack for literature and widens their horizons. It infuses their interest in poetry and English Literature at large. It also proves to be a great companion to the readers from the academic arena as it helps secure higher marks in the examinations. Moreover, it includes topics to suffice the needs of preparation for competitive examinations.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BOOK:
· The book is well written, collecting the best of Keats’ Poetry. It includes analyses and views of different critics.
· The book is not heavily priced.
· This is the latest edition of the book, and hence errors from previous editions are looked into and avoided.