Selected Poems by Christina & Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a stunning collection of poetry that showcases the exceptional talents of these two influential poets. The poems cover a range of themes including love, nature, and spirituality, each demonstrating a depth of emotion and a keen sense of imagery. Christina Rossetti's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and heartfelt expressions, while Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poems exude a sense of melancholy and longing.

One of the standout features of this collection is the intricate use of language and symbolism employed by both poets. Christina's poems are often introspective and introspective, exploring the complexities of love and faith with a delicate touch. On the other hand, Dante's poems are more bold and passionate, delving into themes of desire and sensuality with a raw intensity.

Overall, Selected Poems by Christina & Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a captivating anthology that highlights the unique voices and distinctive styles of these two poets. Their work continues to resonate with readers today, offering a timeless exploration of the human experience through the power of poetry.

Book Description:

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) and his sister Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) played important roles in the artistic milieu of Victorian England. Members of a highly cultured Italian immigrant family, they achieved widespread fame and exerted a significant influence upon the poetry and art of their time.

Dante Gabriel was a co-founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of painters, contributing to a renewed interest in medieval themes and techniques. Both his painting and his poetry anticipated the Aesthetic movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His deep intellect and highly emotional nature are reflected in poems that exhibit a combination of complex symbolism and powerful feeling. He was a master of the sonnet form, as best exemplified in his book The House of Life.

Christina served as a model for some of her brother’s early paintings, and she was closely identified with the Pre-Raphaelites. Her poetry is more accessible and displays perhaps a greater felicity of expression than her brother’s. Today she holds a higher reputation, often being ranked (sometimes rather condescendingly) among the leading women poets. Other critics, quite appropriately, consider her a major poet without the feminine label. A deeply devout person, she never married, although she eventually rejected two suitors, both for religious reasons. She produced a large body of Christian poetry, which is not represented in this collection. She also wrote many delightful poems for children.