Christina Rossetti

by Jan Marsh

Book Overview

The first full-scale biography of the Victorian poet explains her recurrent bouts of depression following rumors of sexual abuse, traces her ties to London's literati, and discusses her place in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067083517X
• ISBN13: 9780670835171
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 634 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fine Poetry Complemented by Fine Paintings

In the pre-raphaelite spirit of detailed craftsmanship this accomplished range of Christina Rossetti's poetry is illustrated by fine works of art that includes paintings by her brother and other pre-raphaelite painters, all contrasting with today's ugly, imitative fashions.(Please note: This book is not entitled Passion and Devastion but Passion and Devotion)