“I would jump down Etna for any public good - but I hate a mawkish popularity.”
Book:Selected Letters
Quote by John Keats
Work
Selected Letters
This book compiles letters written by different individuals, offering insights into their personal thoughts and experiences. more
Author
John Keats
John Keats, a British Romantic poet, was born on October 31, 1795, and died on February 23, 1821. Known for his profound depictions of nature, love, and death, Keats' poetry is characterized by its fresh style and sincere emotion, exerting a profound influence on poets of later generations. more
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