A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.

John Keats

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Topic

Beauty

Author

John Keats

Source

Endymion

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1818 1810s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Keats, John. Endymion: A Poetic Romance. London: Taylor & Hessey, 1818, bk. 1, l. 1.

Current Citation

Keats, John. "Endymion." John Keats: The Major Works, edited by Elizabeth Cook. Oxford University Press, 2009, bk. 1, I. 1.

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Time
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Authentication Score 3
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The curves of your lips rewrite history.

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Wilde, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray. London: Ward, Lock and Co., 1891, ch. 20.

Current Citation

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