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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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