John Keats 
THE EVE OF ST. AGNES 

In ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’, John Keats explores themes of love, desire, and superstition through the tale of Porphyro and Madeline, who defy their feuding families to be together. Keats uses rich, sensory imagery and vivid descriptions to create a dream-like atmosphere that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Written in the romantic tradition, the poem showcases Keats’ mastery of language and his ability to evoke strong emotions in the reader. ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ is a prime example of Romantic poetry at its finest, with its focus on beauty, imagination, and the supernatural. Keats’ work is often associated with the second generation of Romantic poets, who rebelled against the strictures of neoclassicism and embraced nature and emotion in their writing. His tragic life, marked by illness and early death, lends a poignant depth to his poetry, making ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ a poignant and timeless exploration of love and passion. I highly recommend this work to readers who appreciate the power of language and the beauty of Romantic poetry.