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Goblin Market and Other Poems
Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry
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A collectible new Penguin Classics series - beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets.
Goblin Market and Other Poems was Christina Rossetti's first full volume of poetry, published in 1862. The collection received widespread critical praise and established Rossetti as the foremost female poet of her time. Tennyson, Hopkins, and Swinburne all admired her work.
The title poem Goblin Market is arguably her most famous, a fairy tale entwining themes of sisterhood, temptation, and sexuality. This collection also includes Up-hill, an allegorical dialogue on life and death, and Maude Clare, a ballad of a woman scorned.
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Goblin Market and Other Poems is celebrated for its rich and evocative language, with Rossetti's mastery over rhythm and imagery receiving particular praise. The titular poem is often highlighted for its exploration of sensuality and sisterhood, set within a mythic and allegorical framework. While some note that the themes can be intricate or challenging, her work is greatly appreciated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
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ISBN: 9780241303061
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 118.0mm
Height: 189.0mm
Weight: 208g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) was one of the greatest female writers of the nineteenth century. She was born in London into a remarkably creative family; her father was an exiled Italian revolutionary and poet and her brothers William and Dante Gabriel Rossetti were founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In 1862 Rossetti published her first full collection of poetry, Goblin Market and Other Poems.
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