Harry Potter Meets John Keats

What does English poet John Keats have to do with Harry Potter?

Katy and Emily are joined by Beatrice Groves (Oxford University) to discuss echoes of John Keats in Harry Potter. Bea is particularly interested in Keats's poem "The Eve of St. Agnes" - namely, the medievalisms present in the poem and the medieval vibe of Hogwarts.

We consider why these allusions are significant and how Bea determined that the author was familiar with Keats's work. The influence Bea sees extends beyond Harry Potter into the Fantastic Beasts series and The Ickabog.

Finally, find out about Bea's upcoming book on Harry Potter!