La Belle Dame sans Merci is a haunting medieval-style ballad exploring themes of love, death, and enchantment through the tale of a knight bewitched by a mysterious fairy woman.
Key aspects:
- Written by John Keats during his battle with tuberculosis in 1819
- Structured in 12 stanzas reflecting the cycle of seasons and mortality
- Explores la belle dame sans merci themes of doomed romance and supernatural seduction
- Features john keats writing style characteristics including rich imagery and medieval elements
- Demonstrates john keats achievements in romantic poetry through its masterful blend of supernatural and natural elements