Ode to a Nightingale

Ode to a Nightingale In his poem "Ode to a Nightingale," John Keats uses powerful, distinct symbolism and imagery. The nightingale, for instance, is interpreted by many to be a symbol of Keats' poetic inspiration and satisfaction. This symbolism can be seen by the vivid descriptions that Keats sees in the nightingale. However, the nightingale is definitely not the only item of symbolism in "Ode to a Nightingale." In a short piece of art, Keats …

…poem. Although it is probably based on how he felt at that time, it is one poem that everyone else can relate to - the desire to escape into something or somewhere more desirable. Works Cited Cooper, J.J. Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend. Oxford: Helicon Publishing, 1993. Keats, John. "Ode to a Nightingale." Retrieved from: http://www.bartleby.com/126/40.html on June 5th 2004 Inglis, Frank. Keats (Literture in prespectives). Evan bros. Publishing, 1966 (pp127-130)