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Endymion: A Poetic Romance

    Endymion: A Poetic Romance is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection by John Keats.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Endymion: A Poetic Romance

    "Endymion: A Poetic Romance" by John Keats is a poem published in 1818. Based on the Greek myth of Endymion and the moon goddess Selene, this work follows a shepherd-prince lost in dreams of divine love. Through four books, Endymion journeys into the underworld and across mystical realms, searching for the goddess Cynthia while wrestling between immortal passion and mortal affection. The poem explores beauty, aspiration, and the transformative power of love, beginning with its famous line: "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever."
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • English poetry, 19th century
    • Endymion, Greek mythology, Poetry
    • Love poetry, Romance

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    Who wrote Endymion: A Poetic Romance?

    Endymion: A Poetic Romance was written by John Keats.

    What genre is Endymion: A Poetic Romance?

    It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

    Is Endymion: A Poetic Romance free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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