John Keats context Flashcards
1
Q
why did Keats move to Italy?
A
where the warm weather was thought to prolong his life
2
Q
what did Keats show signs of?
A
tuberculosis
3
Q
where did Keats write ‘la belle’
A
in Italy with death hanging over him
4
Q
what is a belle dame?
A
a beautiful lady told in folk tales and in classical literature
5
Q
what is a femme fatale?
A
attracts lovers and destroy them with her supernatural behaviours
6
Q
when did he write?
A
romantic era
