Goblin Market (Children's Illustrated Classics) - Softcover

Book 97 of 166: Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Rossetti, Christina G.

 
9780575043893: Goblin Market (Children's Illustrated Classics)

Synopsis

This is an illustrated edition of Christina Rossetti's narrative poem about two sisters who are tempted by goblins. Laura eats their fruits, pines away, and, at death's door, is rescued by Lizzie's bravery and endurance. Martin Ware has illustrated several children's books.

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About the Author

Christina Georgina Rossetti was born in London on December 5, 1830. Along with being a young poet, Rossetti also became an Italian professor at King's College, University of London. Rossetti's intense devotion to religion showed in her various works, including ""Uphill,"" her most famous work. Overall, Rossetti did not publish much, but she did submit her first volume of poetry, Goblin Market and Other Poems. Christina Georgina Rossetti died in London on December 29, 1894.

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Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). Rossetti's The Complete Poems is available in Penguin Classics.

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