In the
context of the poem, Keats is referring to man's lust for renown, the omnipresent desire to be
noticed and admired by other people. He criticizes this attitude throughout the poem,
contrasting it unfavorably with the simplicity and grace of the natural world. Man is forever
restless and unsatisfied; he is always striving to achieve high status in the eyes of his
fellows. In contrast, look at the...
Saturday, May 12, 2012
What is the meaning of fame in the poem "On Fame" by John Keats?
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