Ode on Indolence

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By John Keats

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Explore the lesser-known yet deeply introspective Ode on Indolence by John Keats, one of five celebrated odes written during the poet's creative surge in the spring of 1819. In this meditative work, Keats contemplates the allure of idleness and the fleeting nature of Ambition, Love, and Poetry as they pass before him in a dreamlike vision. Though published posthumously in 1848, the poem offers a revealing look into Keats's inner world, capturing themes of artistic struggle, disillusionment, and existential longing. A must-read for fans of Keats's more famous odes, Ode on Indolence offers subtle beauty, haunting imagery, and rich philosophical depth.

Ode on Indolence