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The Rossettis: Dante, Gabriel and Christina

The Rossettis: Dante, Gabriel and Christina

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Literary FiguresOccultPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1417952202
ISBN13: 9781417952205
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2005
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rossettis: Dante, Gabriel and Christina is a comprehensive biography written by Elisabeth Luther Cary that explores the lives and works of the Rossetti siblings, who were prominent figures in the Victorian era. The book delves into the family's Italian heritage, their upbringing in London, and their artistic pursuits.The Rossettis were a family of poets, painters, and writers who made significant contributions to the world of art and literature. Dante Gabriel Rossetti was a renowned painter and poet who founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists who rejected the conventions of the art world and embraced a more naturalistic style. Christina Rossetti was a celebrated poet who wrote works such as Goblin Market and In the Bleak Midwinter. Dante Rossetti was a poet, translator, and scholar who translated works by Dante Alighieri and other Italian poets.The book explores the relationships between the siblings, their artistic collaborations, and their impact on the Victorian cultural scene. It also delves into their personal lives, including their romantic relationships and struggles with mental illness.Overall, The Rossettis: Dante, Gabriel and Christina is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a detailed look at the lives and works of one of the most influential families of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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