How does on first looking into Chapmans homer precisely mirror Keats thoughts on poetry?

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How does “on first looking into Chapman’s homer” precisely mirror Keat’s thoughts on poetry?

Its difficult to determine whether “On first looking into Chapman’s Homer” precisely mirrors Keats thoughts on poetry , unless you are able to understand his view point.  To gain an insight into his mind and his thoughts on poetry, it is necessary to examine some of Keats letters , many of which are written to his friends and family.  As well as everyday events, he uses his letters to express his thinking.   In a letter written by Keats on 22 November 1817, he outlines his thoughts on poetry ‘ I am certain of nothing, but the holiness of the Heart’s affections and the truth of the Imagination – What the Imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth – whether it existed before or not.  Also in a letter to his brother George, written on  31/12/1818 , he states that “a work of art should not seek to supply all the details but give enough to stimulate the readers imagination and omit enough to allow that imagination fill in the gaps”.

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The Chapman’s Homer , that’s is referred to in the title of the poem, relates to a translation , of Homers Greek poetry by the Elizabethan writer, George Chapman , and was introduced to Keats by his good friend John Clarke.   Keats was moved by intense feelings after reading Chapman’s interpretation of Homer, and wrote the sonnet in his head the following morning whilst walking home.   The poem is an example of how Keats inspires the reader to use his or her imagination to move and clearly understand the passion that he feels as he writes ...

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