John Keats was a romantic poet who lived from 1795 to 1821. This document provides background on Keats and analyzes his poem "A Thing of Beauty". It summarizes that the poem says beauty is eternal and allows humans to find joy even in difficult times. It describes the different literary devices Keats uses, such as rhyme, metaphor, and imagery to portray nature's beauty. The document examines how the poem presents beauty as something that uplifts the human spirit and gives life meaning despite hardships.