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Which poem of Keats begins with the line: 'A thing of Beauty is a joy forever'.
Question

Which poem of Keats begins with the line: 'A thing of Beauty is a joy forever'.

A.

Endymion

B.

The Pot of Basil

C.

Lamia

D.

Hyperion

Correct option is A

Explanation:

John Keats’ poem "Endymion" opens with the famous line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." The poem explores the myth of Endymion, and this line expresses Keats’s belief in the enduring power of beauty.

Information Booster:

"Endymion" is an extended narrative poem that presents epic themes of love, beauty, and the pursuit of ideal forms. The opening line has become a touchstone of Keatsian Romanticism.

Additional Knowledge:

(2) "The Pot of Basil" is a tale of tragic love.

(3) "Lamia" delves into myth, enchantment, and illusion.

(4) "Hyperion" explores fallen gods; none begin with the quoted line.

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