The Year of the Poets -- Autumn

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The Year of the Poets -- Autumn

The Year of the Poets -- Autumn, to illustrate a range of poems on the subject by Keats, Shelley, Shakespeare and others. Date: 1845

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1840s 1845 Activities Autumn Crops Figures Grapes Harvest Illustrate Poems Poetry Poets Season Seasonal Seasons Tradition Year

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is a captivating and evocative print from the 1840s, showcasing four esteemed poets of the English literary landscape as they are inspired by the beauty of the autumn season. The illustration, dated 1845, invites us to imagine a moment of creative collaboration between John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Shakespeare, and an unidentified fourth figure, as they pen verses inspired by the bountiful harvest and the changing colors of nature. The scene is set amidst a lush, golden landscape, with trees shedding their leaves and vine-covered trellises heavy with ripe grapes. The poets, dressed in the fashion of the early Victorian era, are engrossed in their writing, their quills poised above parchment as they capture the essence of the season. The figure on the far right, with a sheaf of wheat in hand, may represent the muse of the harvest, inspiring the poets with the abundance of the earth. The print offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of the time, as the poets celebrate the season of hot weather, ripe fruits, and bountiful crops. The autumnal theme is further emphasized by the rich colors and textures of the illustration, which evoke the warmth and richness of the season. Overall, "The Year of the Poets -- Autumn" is a stunning and evocative work that illustrates the deep connection between the poets and the natural world, and the enduring power of poetry to capture the essence of the seasons.

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