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The Odes of John Keats (Belknap Press) [Paperback]
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From the edition on hand, The Odes of John Keats (Belknap Press) [Paperback] by Helen Vendler feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2004 • Harvard Univ Pr • 344 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2004 • Harvard Univ Pr • 344 pages • ISBN 9780674630765.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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