To be perfectly honest, I've never been particularly crazy about Keats . . . its funny how one's tastes change.
I'm not saying that I love Keats now . . . but I definately have a greater appreciation for him. The last time I looked at a Keats' poem was probably in high school and I didn't get it or care to try getting it. Looking at it now, perhaps because of this class, I get it. I get that he is experimenting with levels of intentionality and I actually appreciate it and enjoy it. I like the idea of considering the poem as a reader and enjoying the words but then going a step further and considering the figurines themselves. The idea that they are existing on the urn, frozen in the moment is a compelling one. Their existence is perfect except they don't really exist. The poem allows for greater creativity as it beckons the reader to step inside the urn, into a totally different experience. If I had the time, I think I could spend the day just contemplating the histories of the various figures. . .
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I admit, too, that Keats wasn't my absolute favorite in undergrad.
However, seeing it through the lens that we have here in this class makes me appreciate it much more. I'm considering posting it on my site as part of my profile (Interests).
Posted by Rebecca | December 11, 2007 12:27 PM
Posted on December 11, 2007 12:27