Theme of Yannis Keats

The theme of this poem of 64 lines is an imaginary journey in the Peloponnese that Sikelianos was always dreaming to do together with his english friend and poet , John Keats . On 10.12.1946 , over thirty years after the composition of the poem

,Sikelianos with the help of Rex Warner presents a speech at the British Institute in Athens on the works of Keats.The relevant text was published in the journal “Anglo-Greek Review,” which continued to be directed by G. Katsimbalis until 1952.

John Keats ( 1795–1821)

John Keats, born in Moorgate, London, was an English Romantic lyric poet whose verse is known for its vivid imagery and great sensuous appeal. His reputation grew after his early death, and he was greatly admired in the Victorian Age. His influence can be seen in the poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and the Pre-Raphaelites, among others.