Lamia: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Lamia is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Keats, John (1795–1821).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Lamia" by John Keats is a narrative poem written in 1819. When the god Hermes encounters a serpent-woman named Lamia, he restores her human form in exchange for help finding a beautiful nymph. Lamia then pursues Lycius, a youth of Corinth, and they fall in love. But their relationship faces a devastating test when the philosopher Apollonius attends their wedding feast and reveals Lamia's true nature, leading to a tragic conclusion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lamia
- Author credits: Keats, John (1795–1821)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry -- 19th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
- Poetry
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