John Keats' 'A Thing of Beauty' Quiz
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Who criticized 'Endymion' in the 1818 edition of The Quarterly Review?

  • William Wordsworth
  • Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • John Wilson Croker (correct)
  • Lord Byron
  • What is the title of the poem by John Keats that contains the line 'A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever'?

  • To Autumn
  • Ode to a Nightingale
  • Endymion (correct)
  • La Belle Dame sans Merci
  • What did Keats regret in hindsight about 'Endymion'?

  • Writing it
  • Publishing it anonymously
  • Making it public (correct)
  • Including 'A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever'
  • According to Keats, what does 'A Thing of Beauty' do?

    <p>Increases loveliness and brings joy forever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Keats consider 'Endymion' to be in his literary journey?

    <p>A necessary evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Criticism and Reception

    • John Wilson Croker criticized 'Endymion' in the 1818 edition of The Quarterly Review.

    Poem Highlights

    • The poem 'Endymion' by John Keats contains the line 'A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever'.

    Keats' Reflections

    • Keats regretted not revising 'Endymion' more thoroughly in hindsight.
    • According to Keats, a thing of beauty is a joy that lasts forever.
    • Keats considered 'Endymion' to be an apprentice work in his literary journey.

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    Test your knowledge of John Keats' poem "A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever" and his perspectives on criticism and literary progression in this quiz. Delve into the themes and context of the poem, and explore Keats' personal views on the reception of his work.

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