Some say Percy Bysshe Shelly gave the most to the Romanticism period. Others think William Woodsworth led the pack. The majority of poetry lovers, however, rule in that John Keats and any other poet has not surpassed his work, especially at such a young age. Although he was a licensed surgeon, Keats never fully pursued his medical ambitions because his love for poetry and other literature became more intense as time went on. He had a somewhat humble beginning in the world of poetry, bit it did not take long for him to develop into an interesting, much sought-after writer. In his short life, Keats contributed many diverse, unique pieces to English literature, let alone the romantic revolution itself.
             Romanticism was a complete rebellion movement that "began in Europe in the eighteenth century and lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century," according to the Britannica Concise. In the previous years, people had stiff views of poetry. Technique and common sense ruled the lyrics. So this Romanticism period was a huge shock to the intellectual society. It sparked spontaneous individualism, exotic imagination and personal and sometimes irrational visions. In poems of the Enlightenment era, the period prior to Romanticism, poems consisted of heroic figures and raw reality, but this wave of self-appreciation emphasized the beauties of nature, mysterious life and even weird practices and experiences.
             Do not be fooled, though. The Romanticism period, regardless of its label, was not all that romantic. In fact, the poetic accent was merely "romanticized." Some even say this poetry mirrored former Enlightenment works because writers could not forget their once valued ways and tendencies. Nonetheless, Romantic poetry became quite popular, and Keats dominated, along with only a few others, until he passed on.
             Knowing his dramatic life, not many were surprised at Keat's awakenin...