John Keats and the Ideas of the Enlightenment


Origin: United Kingdom

Porscha Fermanis

Porscha Fermanis is a scholar specializing in Romantic literature and intellectual history, with a focus on the interplay between eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature and philosophy. Her research explores the profound impact of Enlightenment thought on later poets, particularly how John Keats engaged with Enlightenment rationality and aesthetic ideals in his poetry. Fermanis is known for her rigorous textual analysis and contextual scholarship, often combining historical background with literary criticism to offer fresh perspectives on canonical writers. Her work has contributed significantly to academic discussions on the complex relationship between Romanticism and the Enlightenment tradition, earning recognition in literary studies.

Book Brief

This study examines the deep connections between Keats's poetry and Enlightenment thought.

Book type

Literary research monograph

Fun Facts

This book offers a detailed examination of the connections between John Keats's poetry and Enlightenment thought. As a central figure in Romanticism, Keats is often seen as both responding to and reflecting upon Enlightenment rationality. Author Porscha Fermanis employs careful textual analysis to show how Keats absorbed and transformed philosophical ideas from the Enlightenment period. The work traces potential dialogues between Keats and Enlightenment thinkers while exploring the cultural context in which science, philosophy, and literature intersected. It provides a fresh intellectual history perspective on Romantic literature and demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary scholarship. Fermanis's rigorous yet insightful discussion helps readers appreciate the intellectual depth of Keats's poetic vision.

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