Lamia (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Hermes, a hidden nymph, and a serpent enchantress in Corinth—Romantic myth, sensual imagery, and tragic loveBy John Keats
Length23h 16m
About this audiobook
Lamia is one of John Keats's most intricate narrative poems, a sensuous romance in which classical myth, enchantment, philosophy, and erotic desire are brought into luminous conflict. Drawing on Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy and the mythic atmosphere of late Romanticism, Keats tells of the serpent-woman Lamia, her love for Lycius, and the destructive exposure wrought by cold rationalism. Its richly pictorial diction, Spenserian luxuriance, and dramatic irony place it among Keats's great 1820 poems. Keats wrote Lamia during the astonishing final phase of his brief career, when illness, financial insecurity, and emotional intensity sharpened rather than diminished his poetic powers. Trained in medicine and deeply read in classical and Renaissance literature, he was uniquely alert to the tensions between bodily sensation, imaginative belief, and analytical knowledge. These concerns, central to his letters and poetry, find in Lamia a particularly haunting form. This complete edition is recommended to readers of Romantic poetry, classical reception, and psychologically complex mythic storytelling. It rewards close reading, offering beauty without simplicity and tragedy without moral dullness.
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
Length23 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 5)
2Introduction
11Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 6)
3Synopsis
12Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 7)
4Historical Context
13Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 8)
5Author Biography
14Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 9)
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6Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 1)
15Analysis
7Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 2)
16Reflection
8Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 3)
17Memorable Quotes
9Lamia (Complete Edition) (pt. 4)
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