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Check Out Keats House in London for a Dive into Romantic Poetry
Want to step into the world of English romantic poet John Keats? Head to Keats House in London, a museum dedicated to his life and work. Recently, a visitor snapped some stunning shots for Global Times, showcasing Keats's reading books on display at the house (yeah, real books he read back in the day)!
Keats was quite the bibliophile. His reading list probably covered classical literature, mythology, and contemporary poetry, given his writings' numerous references to Greek myths and Romantic themes. For example, his famous Ode to a Nightingale (penned there in 1819), which grapples with nature, mortality, and life’s transient beauty, might have been inspired by his extensive reading (who knows, maybe even a plucky Greek myth).
So, if you're into poetry and want to delve deeper, check out the gorgeous Beauty is Truth (2025) – an illustrated book that includes Ode to a Nightingale, Ode on a Grecian Urn, and Bright Star. It's not his personal library, but it's a great way to catch up on his poetic masterpieces!
Today's visitors to Keats House can marvel at surviving books and manuscripts that offer a glimpse into Keats's time there. Visit and let the romantic poetry vibe sink in! 😉💖🖋️🌹
In 2025, explore the beautiful illustrated book, "Beauty is Truth", which features Keats's masterpieces like "Ode to a Nightingale", echoing the themes of his own time spent at Keats House in London, just as he did in 1818, immersed in his extensive library of classical literature, mythology, and contemporary poetry.
Enthusiasts of home-and-garden design might also find delight in envisioning Keats's lifestyle, as the historical Keats House offers a glimpse into the poet's everyday life and routine, providing a unique juxtaposition between the romantic poetry he wrote and the practical aspects of his home.
While Keats's original sculptures are nowhere to be found, one could imagine how the serene garden of Keats House, with its picturesque beauty, might have inspired a sculptor to carve a tribute to the great poet, as visitors continue to visit and be inspired by Keats House in the years to come.
