Introduction
Based on my reading of the assignment, I selected a ballad poem ‘La belle dame sans merci,’ written by John Keats who is one of the most sensuous poets amidst the romantics. A ballad is a narrative or a lyrical poem which talks about the supernatural, mythology, legends or documents tribal wars and oral lore. In this poem, Keats has been faithful to a narrative ballad where the supernatural elements and the characters are in place. The romantic element along with mystery and intrigue adds to the atmosphere of anticipation and a haunting quality. This poem, on the one hand, has elements of multiple ...
