The Beauty of the Endymion Poem
The Man or Woman who Rules the World by John Keats is primarily a collection of eighteen short poems called The World. It was first published in 1821 and the collection was begun and finished between two and four years.
In all the time it took to write this book there must have been a lot of inspiration behind it. Some of the ideas were probably carried over from other classic poems such as “The Odes of Horace” by Horace Walpole.
“The World” can be considered to be the ultimate example of beauty. In this poem the theme is “the beautiful and the true.” The phrase “the world is but a stage” is used repeatedly. One line in the poem says, “We have not yet seen the beautiful and the true.”
The theme of the poem is about how everything in the universe is a representation of or a reflection of itself. Humans are a part of the universe.
Everything, including us, is a creation of something greater than ourselves. Humans have a tendency to focus on the imperfections of their creation instead of looking at the uniqueness of it. This leads to mass confusion where people try to justify the imperfections of their creation as being part of God’s plan.
John Keats’ poem “The World” ends with a famous last line which has become famous in its own right. “A clock, a rose, a bird in a hand, the shadow and the light.” Those who haven’t read the poem know that the last line means “a rose, a clock, a bird in a hand.” Those who have read it know that it means “a beautiful bird in a hand.” In fact, many people use the phrase today when they refer to something beautiful.
The beauty of the clock is one that can be found everywhere. A large clock at the front of an office, a hand painted clock on a wall, a grandfather clock that is handed down from one generation to another…all come with a sense of history and tradition behind them. This is also true for clocks that are damaged or antique. A damaged antique clock can be restored to its former beauty with the right tools and the right materials.
Another thing that is beautiful is the word. In our world, words are things. They are the things that create meaning.
They can mean a thousand different things to a million different people. A word can mean a heart attack to a five-year-old. We use words all the time and often use them incorrectly.
Words are also objects of beauty. In our culture, the written word is considered the greatest piece of art in the world and most commonly used piece of literature. The written word can even be used to slander and defame. However, as the poet writes in his poem The Beauty of the End, there is no shame in the use of the written word and even more beauty in the thought that is behind it.
The beauty in The Beauty of the Endymion Poem comes not from its appearance, but from the depth of its message. It speaks of the pains and pleasures of every living creature, human or otherwise. It speaks of the endurance of life and the terrible sadness that can be found in the passing of even the greatest heroes.
It is a beautiful poem, one that can touch the hearts and minds of anyone who reads it and brings comfort in its beautiful lyrics and imagery. No matter what one’s culture, language or ethnic background, The Beauty of the Endymion Poem can be safely appreciated and enjoyed by everyone.