Greek love

I love the way Keats manages to create a story from just looking at an object. When most people go to a museum they can appreciate objects for their aesthetic value, but Keats goes a step further and sees the urn as something more than just an ancient object. Through reading his poetry it is obvious to see he has a passion for all things Greek. He gives the images that have been painted on it character. I really love these lines because of the way Keats laments how the two lovers that have been painted on the urn will never be able to consummate their love (but at least they'll always be attractive and their love is immortal and will last as long as the urn lasts):

"Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,

Though winning near the goal – yet, do not grieve;

She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,

For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!"