From Endymion

From “Endymion”
by John Keats

BOOK I

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon
For simple sheep; and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in; and clear rills
That for themselves a cooling covert make
‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms:
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read:
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

Nor do we merely feel these essences
For one short hour; no, even as the trees
That whisper round a temple become soon
Dear as the temple’s self, so does the moon,
The passion poesy, glories infinite,
Haunt us till they become a cheering light
Unto our souls, and bound to us so fast,
That, whether there be shine, or gloom o’ercast;
They always must be with us, or we die.

Therefore, ‘tis with full happiness that I
Will trace the story of Endymion.
The very music of the name has gone
Into my being, and each pleasant scene
Is growing fresh before me as the green
Of our own valleys: so I will begin
Now while I cannot hear the city’s din;
Now while the early budders are just new,
And run in mazes of the youngest hue
About old forests; while the willow trails
Its delicate amber; and the dairy pails
Bring home increase of milk. And, as the year
Grows lush in juicy stalks, I’ll smoothly steer
My little boat, for many quiet hours,
With streams that deepen freshly into bowers.
Many and many a verse I hope to write,
Before the daisies, vermeil rimm’d and white,
Hide in deep herbage; and ere yet the bees
Hum about globes of clover and sweet peas,
I must be near the middle of my story.
O may no wintry season, bare and hoary,
See it half finish’d: but let Autumn bold,
With universal tinge of sober gold,
Be all about me when I make an end.
And now, at once adventuresome, I send
My herald thought into a wilderness:
There let its trumpet blow, and quickly dress
My uncertain path with green, that I may speed
Easily onward, thorough flowers and weed.

Endymion Summary
Popularity of the poem, Endymion: John Keats, a renowned romantic poet, wrote 'Endymion'. It is one of the best poems written about beauty. It was first published in 1818. The poem talks about eternal beauty. It also illustrates how the beauty of nature can ward off pain and bring us peace of mind. The poem also speaks of eternal and internal peace.
“Endymion”, as a representative of joy: this poem is about the power of beauty. we fully understand the concept of beauty, it can positively transform our life. According to him, if something is beautiful it gives unlimited joy and revives our soul. He adds that spending time with beautiful objects changes us. He argues that beauty lifts us up in the darkest days of our lives, as it removes unhealthy thoughts, fills our minds with positive vibes, and serves as a guide during difficult times.
It makes us walk a path full of beautiful views. and captivates our minds with wholesome imaginations. Also, compare the beauty to the elixir. When you drink beauty, it enters his body and never leaves. After describing all these aspects of beauty, the speaker announces that he is going to tell Endymion's Story as if he shared a strong connection to the story. He likens his narration to an exciting adventure.
Main themes in "Endymion": Beauty, adventure and life are the main themes of this poem. Throughout the text, the speaker intends to explain the truth of beauty. For him, beauty is eternal. Light up our souls and serve as a beacon of hope in our difficult times. He believes that if you really understand the nature of beauty, you never leave it. With all his definitions and beliefs of beauty, he announces that he is going to perform a great task: to tell the story of Endymion. He connects this story with his life and considers it part of himself. In addition, he knows that he will express his ideas thoroughly.
Analysis of the literary resources used in “Endymion”
Literary resources are tools used by writers and poets to convey their emotions, feelings and ideas to readers. John Keats has also used various literary devices to express his ideas of beauty to readers. Some of the main literary resources are analyzed below.

Enjambment: It is defined as a thought in verse that does not end in a line break; instead, continue on the next line. For example,
“Let the trumpet sound, and quickly dress in green
My uncertain path so I can accelerate
Easily forward, abundant flowers and weeds. ”

Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds on the same line in rapid succession, such as the sound of / n / in“ Of noble natures, of dark days ”, and the sound of / c / in“ That for themselves a covert cooling do. ”40 to 4 Image: Images are used to make readers perceive things with their five senses. For example, "My little boat, for many quiet hours", "Let the trumpet sound and get dressed quickly" and "A fountain of immortal drink. ”
Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in the same line, like the sound of / i / in“ Her beauty increases; never "and the sound of / or / in" The poetry of passion, infinite glories ".
Anaphora: Refers to the repetition of a word or expression in the first part of some verses. For example, "Now while" in the third stanza is a poem that is repeated to emphasize time. Beauty here symbolizes eternal peace and boundless joy.
Consonance: Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in the same lines, such as the sound of / n / in "An endless fountain of immortal drink" and the sounds of / l / y / s / en “It grows lush on juicy stems, I will drive it gently. ”
Métafora: It is a rhetorical figure that is used to compare two different objects or people with another object. For example, in the line "A beautiful thing is a joy forever," beauty is a metaphor for joy and happiness. florida band ”is a metaphor for life.

Analysis of the poetic devices used in "Endymion"
The poetic and literary devices are the same, but some are used only in poetry. Here is the analysis of some of the poetic devices used in this poem.

Estancia: A stanza is a poetic form of There are three stanzas in this poem, each of which varies in length.
Rhyme Scheme: The poem follows the ABAB rhyme scheme and this pattern continues to the end. "Year / steer", "write / white", "soon / moon" and "all / pall".
Quotes to be used
The lines below are suitable to be used as a quote in a speech when discussing the changes beauty brings to our lives and to motivate a person with low self-esteem.

“From our dark spirits. Like the sun, the moon,
Old and young trees, sprouting a gloomy blessing
For simple sheep; and such are the daffodils
With the green world in which they live; and clear streams
Which by themselves a refreshing cover make
'Against the warm season; the brake of the middle forest.

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