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Class 11th NCERT English – Ode to a Nightingale
Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats is one of the most celebrated poems in Class 11 NCERT English. The poem reflects themes of beauty, mortality, and the contrast between the permanence of nature and the fleeting nature of human life. Keats uses the nightingale’s song as a symbol of eternal joy and artistic inspiration, while human existence is shown as fragile and short-lived.
This chapter is important for Class 11 English students as it highlights Romantic poetry, use of imagery, and poetic devices like symbolism, alliteration, and personification. Learning this poem helps students build analytical skills for exams and appreciate the depth of English literature.
