Keats and Romantic Celticism

Keats and Romantic Celticism by C. Gallant, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK in June 2005, explores the influence of Celticism on the works of John Keats. This edition spans 174 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how Celtic themes, including Druidism and folklore, permeate Keats’s poetry, highlighting the connection between his literary output and the broader Celtic Revival that predates the Irish Literary Renaissance.

Readers will find a detailed analysis of over two hundred and fifty traditional folklore motifs present in Keats’s major poems, as well as lesser-known epistolary works. Gallant’s examination delves into the historical and comparative aspects of Keats’s engagement with Celtic traditions, offering insights into the literary criticism of the 19th century. This scholarly work contributes to the understanding of the interplay between poetry and cultural influences, particularly within the context of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh literary traditions.