Publisher's Synopsis
Goblin Market and Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by Christina Georgina Rossetti and published in 1865. The title poem, Goblin Market, tells the story of two sisters who encounter goblin merchants selling fruit in a forest. While one sister is tempted by the fruit and eats it, the other resists and tries to save her sister from the goblins' grasp. The poem explores themes of temptation, sisterhood, and redemption. The collection also includes other poems such as The Prince's Progress, A Triad, and Maude Clare, which explore themes of love, betrayal, and social norms. Rossetti's poetry is known for its lyrical and musical qualities, as well as its rich imagery and symbolism. Overall, Goblin Market and Other Poems is a seminal work of Victorian poetry, exploring themes and ideas that were prevalent during the era. It continues to be studied and celebrated for its contribution to English literature.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.
