Frankenstein

in one sentence:

I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom though drivest from joy for no misdeed.

"Beauty is Truth, and Truth is Beauty"

On John Keats

With Keats being one of the first lyricists to introduce the idea of art as independent from any elitist expectations, he establishes it as a substitute for religion, eventually sowing the seed for a l'art pour l'art notion liberated of any defining metric.

The fact that he was suffering from tuberculosis (he died before his 27th birthday), has probably lead to an extreme and existential approach to life in general and thus to literature in particular. In his eyes the writer, equipped with the gift of "negative capability", does not only adapt to his outer circumstances whatever they be, but unlike the scientist, he is also able to endure any given contradictions with patience. He is stepping back from his own ego for the sake of divine art. As we can see in "On first Looking into Chapman's Homer", or "Ode an a Grecian Urn", the ultimate function of art is the timelessness and beauty emanating from it, which in his eyes equals truth and vice versa. 

Chimera

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Classical Paintings Brought to Life

Black Sea Files

by Ursula Biemann

Prairies

Moving on to unkonwn prairies

without nostalgia

to unwritten stories.

Inquisitive striving
with eager adjustment.
Prosperous progress
to abandon the custom.

Ready to scout

and eager to spot

 yet pristine paths

in fairness throughout.

Leaving the past behind

gently and light
with crystal clear thoughts in mind
evolving in time.

With attention to details
and lucid awareness
reframing the presence
for a future of blessings.

Moving on to unkonwn prairies

without nostalgia

to unwritten stories.

Almost A Star

How lucky you are

that you're almost a star!

Everyone knows you,

you've made it so far!

You don't even have to
mention your name.

These are the peaks of
unlimited fame.

Immortal forever,

everyone will remember

what you have accomplished 

after frantic endeavour.

Such great contributions -

to mankind, and more:

trendsetting flair and fashion galore!

Just how you express
that you're able to read

the signs of your subculture
is so unique.

It's deserving respect

that you truly are,

so lucky to be

almost a star!