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To Kosciusko (Keats, 1815)

John Keats · 1815

A sonnet by John Keats, written in 1815 while Kościuszko was still alive, praising his name alongside great heroes of history.

A poem written while Kościuszko was alive, showing his standing as an international symbol of heroism.

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What it is

This sonnet, "To Kosciusko," was written by the English poet John Keats, first published in The Examiner and later included in his 1817 volume of poems. It was composed while Kościuszko was still living.

Why it matters

The poem shows how, even late in his life, Kościuszko's name carried weight as a symbol of heroism among English writers, placed by Keats alongside legendary figures such as Alfred. It reflects how his reputation for fighting for liberty spread well beyond Poland and America.

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