On First Looking into Chapman's Homer 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."
On First Looking into Chapman's Homer (1816) - Opening lines: Much have I
travelled in the realms of gold, / And many goodly states and kingdoms
seen; ...
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