The famous nineteenth–century poet John Keats wrote this poem to his sister while he was on holiday in Scotland – probably laughing at himself and his (normally very serious) way of writing.

The verses in this book are of the most famous part of the full poem and are illustrated by a specially crearted cartoon character. drawn by Jose Sepi.

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The full poem is also included.

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Explore the poem
He referred to this playful, self-mocking poem as a ‘song of myself’. What aspects of his life does he make fun of? Try out different ways of speaking the poem to make it as entertaining as possible for his sister.

Think of a school trip or holiday you have been on and write a poem in the same style with lots of short lines and lively rhymes that describe some of the things you saw and experienced on your trip. Make your poem entertaining for someone who wasn’t there.

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Enjoy this lovely little book...

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Also available as an 'E' Version.

 

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