“On First Looking Into Chapman’s Homer”
...hese words, as well as "in fealty," suggest political organization. The phrase also symbolizes the world of literature or, if you prefer, imagination. There also is an allusion to Odessyus traveling around these islands is Greek Mythology. "Deep-browed" refers to Homer. It’s explaining that Homer is a deep thinker. The octet stresses Keats's reading experience; for example he says "MUCH have I TRAVELED," meaning that he has read a lot. The repetition of "l" sounds in "travelled," "realms," and "gold" emphasizes the idea and ties the words together. This is an example of alliteration. “Yet did I never breathe its pure serene.” By breathing in the "pure serene," he makes it a part of himself. “Then felt I like some watcher of the skies” and “When a new planet swims into his ken” This makes us realize Keats appreceatin for this amazing translat...