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1859 The Eve Of St Agnes by John Keats Antique English Romantic Poetry Book

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1859 The Eve Of St Agnes by John Keats Antique English Romantic Poetry Book

The Eve Of St Agnes
By John Keats
Illustrated by Edward H. Wehnert
Published by Sampson Low, Son & Co: London 1859
SCARCE BOOK - EARLY PUBLICATION OF KEATS FAMOUS WORK

"The Eve of St. Agnes by John Keats is a romantic narrative poem set in a medieval castle on the cold, magical night of St. Agnes's Eve, a time when legend says young maidens may dream of their future husbands. The poem follows Madeline, a young noblewoman who performs the night's rituals in hopes of seeing her true love in a dream. Unknown to her, Porphyro, a man from a rival family who loves her deeply, sneaks into the castle and hides in her room, planning to see her one last time before fleeing the dangers of their families' feud.

As the night unfolds, Keats weaves a richly atmospheric and sensual tale filled with gothic imagery, romantic tension, and dreamlike beauty. Porphyro reveals himself to Madeline gently, and the two escape into the night, leaving the hostile world behind. The poem explores themes of forbidden love, illusion versus reality, and the fleeting nature of passion and youth. With its lush language and haunting tone, The Eve of St. Agnes remains one of Keats's most celebrated and evocative works."

General wear and fading, light staining to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Prior owner bookplate and poem present as shown. Pages clean and well presented. Now protected with a clear mylar sleeve. A nice copy of a scarce Keats title in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20cm x 14cm x 1cm - 30 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading, light staining to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Prior owner bookplate and poem present as shown. Pages clean and well presented. Now protected with a clear mylar sleeve. A nice copy of a scarce Keats title in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Keats
Publisher: Sampson Low, Son & Co: London
Year Printed: 1859
Sub-subject: English Romantic Poetry