In his poem, To Autumn, John Keats expresses the notion that autumn is a time for transformation, yet it still possesses its own beauty that cannot be overlooked. During the Romantic Period, many artists and authors deified nature. As a romantic poet, Keats believed that nature was a major root to ecstasy. Throughout his work, Keats uses imagery and symbolism to portray autumn as both a beautiful and transformative time of year.
Throughout To Autumn, Keats provides vivid descriptions to illustrate the transformative nature of autumn. In the first stanza he writes, “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun” (414). Keats sets a relaxing tone for the season. He describes autumn as mellow. The blistering heat …show more content…
In the first stanza, the season was beginning. Summer was coming to a close, and the time for harvesting had begun. In the second stanza, Keats portrays the development of the season. He writes, “…Or a cyder-press, with patient look, Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours” (415). At this point in autumn, the results of the harvest are shown. Some of the fruits are being made into cider. They have matured, much like the sun from the first stanza. Similarly, in the last stanza Keats writes, “…And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn” (415). He uses the strange language of “full-grown lambs,” to emphasize the growth that the lambs have undergone throughout the season. The once undeveloped lambs, have matured. Keats particular choice of structure, truly enhances the message that he is …show more content…
As a romantic poet, John Keats truly deifies nature through his writing. In his poem, To Autumn, he illustrates the transitive properties of the season, while also emphasizing its tremendous beauty. His vivid descriptions, symbols and structure of the poem, bring out the transformation that occurs during this time period. Autumn is a time of rebirth, and regeneration. It is also a time of sheer beauty and magnificence. Keats use of symbols and detailed imagery, bring out the true nature of autumn’s beauty. He clearly exemplifies the romantic era notion that nature is a root to
Throughout To Autumn, Keats provides vivid descriptions to illustrate the transformative nature of autumn. In the first stanza he writes, “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun” (414). Keats sets a relaxing tone for the season. He describes autumn as mellow. The blistering heat …show more content…
In the first stanza, the season was beginning. Summer was coming to a close, and the time for harvesting had begun. In the second stanza, Keats portrays the development of the season. He writes, “…Or a cyder-press, with patient look, Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours” (415). At this point in autumn, the results of the harvest are shown. Some of the fruits are being made into cider. They have matured, much like the sun from the first stanza. Similarly, in the last stanza Keats writes, “…And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn” (415). He uses the strange language of “full-grown lambs,” to emphasize the growth that the lambs have undergone throughout the season. The once undeveloped lambs, have matured. Keats particular choice of structure, truly enhances the message that he is …show more content…
As a romantic poet, John Keats truly deifies nature through his writing. In his poem, To Autumn, he illustrates the transitive properties of the season, while also emphasizing its tremendous beauty. His vivid descriptions, symbols and structure of the poem, bring out the transformation that occurs during this time period. Autumn is a time of rebirth, and regeneration. It is also a time of sheer beauty and magnificence. Keats use of symbols and detailed imagery, bring out the true nature of autumn’s beauty. He clearly exemplifies the romantic era notion that nature is a root to