Christina Georgina Rossetti

Christina Georgina Rossetti
Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830–1894) was a prominent English poet known for her lyrical and devotional verse. She is best known for her collections "Goblin Market and Other Poems" (1862) and "The Prince's Progress and Other Poems" (1866), which explore themes of love, faith, and morality. Rossetti's poetry often delves into religious devotion and female identity, reflecting her deep Christian beliefs. She was part of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and her work continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth and vivid imagery.

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GOBLIN MARKET Morning and eveningMaids heard the goblins cry:'Come buy our orchard fruits,Come buy, come buy:Apples and quinces,Lemons and oranges,Plump unpecked cherries,Melons and raspberries,Bloom-down-cheeked peaches,Swart-headed mulberries, 10Wild free-born cranberries,Crab-apples, dewberries,Pine-apples, blackberries,Apricots, strawberries;—All ripe togetherIn summer weather,—Morns that... more...

    Morning and eveningMaids heard the goblins cry:"Come buy our orchard fruits,Come buy, come buy:Apples and quinces,Lemons and oranges,Plump unpecked cherries,Melons and raspberries,Bloom-down-cheeked peaches,Swart-headed mulberries,Wild free-born cranberries,Crab-apples, dewberries,Pine-apples, blackberries,Apricots, strawberries;--All ripe togetherIn summer weather,--Morns that pass by,Fair... more...