keats context Flashcards
1
Q
his family life?
A
father died, mother died of tuberculosis so money was a concern
2
Q
what happened to his brother?
A
he nursed him until he died from tuberculosis
3
Q
who did he fall in love with?
A
Fanny Brawne
4
Q
what kind of poet was he?
A
purely sensual poet, isolated from social and political concerns
5
Q
what are his themes?
A
transient sensation or passion, imagined beauty superior to perceived beauty, transience of life, contemplation of beauty, ancient greek
6
Q
when was Keats alive?
A
1795-1821
