The Eve of St. Agnes is a romantic poem by John Keats, first published in 1820. It tells the story of Madeline, a beautiful young woman, and Porphyro, a young man who is in love with her. On the eve of St. Agnes, a night of superstition and magic, Porphyro sneaks into Madeline's castle and attempts to win her heart. The poem follows the two as they wander through the castle, encountering various supernatural and magical elements. Porphyro eventually succeeds in winning Madeline's heart, and the two escape the castle together. The poem ends with the two lovers happily reunited and the castle in ruins.
By John Keats · First published 1819 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry · 42 chapters