Day is gone and all its sweets are gone! E-book Author: John Keats Genre: Literature, Poetry
Keats, John (1795-1821) - Widely regarded as the most talented of the
English romantic poets, Keats, whose work was poorly received during his
lifetime, could not have foreseen his later recognition. Ironically, he
wrote for his own epitaph: "Here lies one whose name was writ in water."
Day is gone and all its sweets are gone! (1819) - Written for Fanny Brawne,
Keats' fiancee. Opening lines: The day is gone, and all its sweets are
gone! / Sweet voice, sweet lips, soft hand, and softer breast, ...
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