Born 31 October, 1795.

One of five children.

Details of Keats's early life are scarce.

His brother George recollected a happy childhood with affectionate parents.

Keats made friends easily.

Keats wrote his greatest works in such a short span of time that it was impossible for anyone at the time to adequately appreciate his genius.

But it is worth discussing his friendships, at least briefly, so as to understand their impact upon his life.

In July 1820, John left England for Italy.

Keats had been experiencing ill health and it was thought that the warmer air of Italy would help cure him.

Died of tuberculosis on February 23, 1821, at the age of 26.



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