Keats

/kiːts/ noun

Definition

John Keats (1795-1821), a major English Romantic poet famous for his beautiful verses about nature, love, and beauty, despite dying young from tuberculosis.

Etymology

A proper noun—the surname 'Keats' comes from Middle English and likely derives from Old English 'cete' meaning a dwelling place or cottage. John Keats is the famous poet referenced, making this name synonymous with Romantic poetry.

Kelly Says

Keats is astounding because he only lived 25 years and was sick for much of it, yet he rewrote English poetry—poems like 'La Belle Dame sans Merci' and 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' are studied in schools worldwide, making him one of history's highest-impact short lives.

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