Project Gutenberg 2008-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 1656 Keats, John 1795 1821 Endymion: A Poetic Romance Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endymion_(poem) Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Endymion: A Poetic Romance" by John Keats is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. It explores themes of beauty, love, and the power of the imagination through the tale of Endymion, a shepherd prince, and his deep and passionate yearnings. The poem intertwines mythical elements with profound reflections on life and dreams, inviting readers to journey into a world suffused with classical references and emotional depth. The opening of the poem sets a contemplative tone, as the author expresses his initial doubts and insecurities about his work, revealing personal vulnerability and a desire for artistry. It begins with a celebration of beauty, portraying how it is essential for human experience and joy, before transitioning into the lush, verdant setting of Latmos where Endymion lives. As he grapples with his dreams and desires, a group of children invokes the spirit of nature, suggesting an undercurrent of ancient mythology and the divine. The narrative then gradually introduces Endymion, who is portrayed as both noble and troubled, leading to a profound exploration of love, creativity, and the longing for transcendence that will unfold throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century Endymion (Greek mythology) -- Poetry Love poetry, Romance PR Text Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 245782 2025-10-10T06:48:05.845948 text/html 252154 2021-01-03T06:43:38 text/html 168212 2025-10-10T06:48:14.139929 application/epub+zip 171272 2025-10-10T06:48:08.916986 application/epub+zip 157502 2025-10-10T06:48:07.649945 application/epub+zip 337434 2025-10-10T06:48:17.158892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305768 2025-10-10T06:48:13.254956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226545 2022-09-11T09:15:13.556389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216828 2025-10-10T06:48:04.875982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216647 2021-01-03T06:43:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216643 2021-01-03T06:43:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216640 2021-01-03T06:43:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22950 2025-10-10T06:48:17.306903 application/rdf+xml 13545 2025-10-10T06:48:08.175036 image/jpeg 3875 2025-10-10T06:48:07.910949 image/jpeg 88122 2021-01-03T06:43:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 88087 2021-01-03T06:43:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 93722 2021-01-03T06:43:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 88067 2021-01-03T06:43:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 168145 2025-10-10T06:48:05.865959 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia