Endymion
by John Keats
- First published
- 1818
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Endymion: A Poetic Romance" by John Keats is a poem published in 1818. Based on the Greek myth of Endymion and the moon goddess Selene, this work follows a shepherd-prince lost in dreams of divine love. Through four books, Endymion journeys into the underworld and across mystical realms, searching for the goddess Cynthia while wrestling between immortal passion and mortal affection. The poem explores beauty, aspiration, and the transformative power of love, beginning with its famous line: "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever."
- English poetry
- Endymion (Greek mythology)
- Love poetry, Romance
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #24280. Endymion on Wikipedia.
