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Even though I love a few of Keats' poems beyond all measure and recognize his skill, it has not translated into enjoying his collected works. There's so much to read in the world that I can't justify continuing to drag out what has clearly amounted to a chore for me. Keats is a genius, but I'm ready to move on.

nicolelilac's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted

2.0

marysienka_'s review against another edition

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actually, I love romantic poems.
Keats had his unique style, full of metaphores or loads of really nice phrases.
My favourite ones? To Autumn with the amazing "seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness" phrase & La Belle Dame Sans Merci - an amazing one.

lederbsreads's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

jo_k_frisch's review against another edition

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2.0

I guess poetry is not for me.

Can see why he is so highly regarded by some literary folks. But I got lost in the too romantic and very very descriptive language.
Liked some, skipped others

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5.0

I first read this collection as part of a course in Late Romantic Literature. Keats was an excellent poet who died before his time, but he did leave an excellent body of work.

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