Apprenticeship to Thomas Hammond
Poet involved
What happened
In 1810, John Keats was apprenticed to Thomas Hammond, a surgeon in London. This experience provided him with a medical education that he initially pursued, but it also highlighted his growing disinterest in a medical career. The apprenticeship marked a pivotal moment where Keats began to realize that his true passion lay in poetry rather than medicine.
Literary impact
Although Keats's medical training was not directly related to his poetry, the themes of mortality and the human condition that permeate his work were undoubtedly influenced by his medical background. His understanding of life and death deepened during this period, enriching his poetic themes.
Source: Wikipedia
