A Comparative Study of Conceptual Metaphors in Ghani Khan and John Keats's Poetry

This research study is an attempt to examine lovely metaphorical tapestries in the selected poems of Ghani Khan and John Keats. Ghani Khan's poems Marg and Reidi Gul, are compared with two masterpieces by John Keats, namely La Belle Dame Sans Merci and Ode to a Nightingale. This study is scaffolder by the conceptual metaphor framework proposed by Lakoff and Johnson (1980). The study unweaves the metaphorical motifs displaying the essential and underlying themes of love, death, and nature in the selected poems. The qualitative analysis has revealed the richness, beauty, and artistry in the poems of both poets. Ghani Khan's poem Marg presents a comprehensive image of death figuring out its aura, mystique, and philosophy. On the other hand, Keats painted vivid imagery of love and nature imbued with melancholy. While highlighting the similarities and differences, this study also argues about the creative and cultural forces pervading these works.