Author(s): Jayantakumar Panda
Abstract:
John Keats's “On Fame” explores the elusive nature of fame and its psychological impact on the creative soul. Written in two sonnet-like sections, the poem reflects Keats’s personal disillusionment with public opinion and artistic recognition. Through rich metaphors, classical allusions, and philosophical inquiry, Keats critiques both the worship of fame and the inner torment it causes. This paper delves into the poem’s literary craftsmanship, structural finesse, thematic complexity, spiritual resonance, and contextual roots in Romantic ideology and Keats’s own life, culminating in a personal interpretation of its timeless relevance.
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