Rationalize why Keats uses the metaphor ‘an endless fountain of immortal drink’ in his poem, A Thing of Beauty.
Answer
According to the poet, John Keats, a thing of beauty is a source of constant joy, whose beauty never decreases.
He describes it to be a sacred elixir of life that is bestowed by God. It gives us immense joy and goes on forever and never dies.
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Davneet Singh
Davneet Singh is a graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He has been teaching from the past 12 years. He provides courses for Maths and Science at Teachoo.