John Keats: Ode to a Nightingale (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic English Romantic Ode on Nightingale Song, Beauty, Mortality, and Poetic VisionBy John Keats
Length22h 11m
About this audiobook
John Keats: Ode to a Nightingale (Unabridged) presents one of the supreme lyric achievements of English Romanticism in its complete form. Written in richly sensuous stanzas, the poem moves from earthly pain toward imaginative transport, as the nightingale's song becomes a figure for beauty, mortality, poetic vision, and the longing to escape temporal suffering. Its intricate ode structure, classical allusions, and musical language place it among the defining works of the second-generation Romantics. John Keats, born in 1795, wrote under the shadow of personal bereavement, fragile health, and intense artistic ambition. Trained initially in medicine, he turned to poetry with extraordinary seriousness, developing a style marked by tactile imagery, philosophical questioning, and what he called "negative capability." Composed in 1819, amid emotional strain and awareness of human transience, this ode reflects Keats's mature confrontation with beauty and death. This unabridged edition is recommended to readers seeking direct contact with Romantic poetry at its most profound and melodious. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in it a compact masterpiece that rewards repeated reading and deep reflection.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (1.6K)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length22 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 1)
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6Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 2)
7Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 3)
8Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 4)
9Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 5)
10Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 6)
11Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 7)
12Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 8)
13Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 9)
14Ode to a Nightingale
15Analysis
16Reflection
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