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International Journal Of Language, Literature And Culture(IJLLC)

The Influence of Nature and Beauty on Human Experience: A Critical Analysis of John Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale'

Hemant Sunil Bachhav


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-5,Issue-6, November - December 2025, Pages 42-45, 10.22161/ijllc.5.6.6

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Article Info: Received: 11 Nov 2025, Received in revised form: 07 Dec 2025, Accepted: 10 Dec 2025, Available online: 15 Dec 2025

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John Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale" is a poignant exploration of the human experience, delving into the intricate relationships between beauty, nature, and mortality. This research paper critically examines the poem's themes, imagery, and symbolism to reveal Keats' nuanced views on the transience of life and the power of art to transcend suffering. Through a close reading of the poem, this study argues that Keats' ode is not only a celebration of the nightingale's beauty but also a profound meditation on the human condition, highlighting the tension between the fleeting nature of life and the timelessness of art.

John Keats, poignant, transience, meditation, ode to nightingale.

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