Books to Adopt

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Lamia (1888)

by John Keats Return to list Adopt this book

This richly illustrated narrative poem by Keats tells of how the god Hermes who while searching for a beautiful nymph, comes across a Lamia who he restores to her human form. She falls in love with a youth named Lycius, but tragedy awaits them both.

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I use the British Library often for research, but I LOVE adopting books as gifts for people. My most recent adoption was in honor of my English professor in college. I am not just a literary scholar because of her influence--I am also a better human being.

Pamela J. Francis
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My daughter and I both love the ambiance of the British Library and feel proud to be Readers. Supporting the Adopt a Book scheme is the least I can do.

John Nicholson