John Keats: The Eve of St. Agnes (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Gothic Medieval Romance of Visionary Love, Sensual Imagery, and English Romantic PoetryBy John Keats
Length22h 50m
About this audiobook
John Keats's The Eve of St. Agnes is a richly sensuous narrative poem that transforms medieval romance into one of the defining achievements of English Romanticism. Set on a bitter January night, it follows Madeline's ritual dream of love and Porphyro's daring entry into the hostile castle of her family. In Spenserian stanzas, Keats combines Gothic atmosphere, painterly detail, and musical language, creating a poem where desire, imagination, danger, and illusion are exquisitely intertwined. Keats, born in London in 1795, came to poetry after training in medicine, bringing to his art an unusual sensitivity to bodily experience, perception, and mortality. Written in 1819, during his most astonishing creative period, The Eve of St. Agnes reflects his fascination with medievalism, romance, and the power of poetic sensation. His brief life, marked by illness, financial uncertainty, and emotional intensity, sharpened his pursuit of beauty as both refuge and revelation. This unabridged edition is highly recommended for readers seeking Keats at his most atmospheric and accomplished. It will reward lovers of Romantic poetry, Gothic romance, and lyrical narrative alike, offering a compact masterpiece whose images and ambiguities continue to invite rereading.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length22 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 5)
2Introduction
11Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 6)
3Synopsis
12Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 7)
4Historical Context
13Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 8)
5Author Biography
14Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 9)
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6Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 1)
15The Eve of St. Agnes
7Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 2)
16Analysis
8Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 3)
17Reflection
9Life of John Keats by Sidney Colvin (pt. 4)
18Memorable Quotes
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