Christina Georgina Rossetti
- Born:
- December 5, 1830, London, England
- Died:
- December 29, 1894, London, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Poet
Early Life and Education
- Born into an artistic and intellectual family; her father, Gabriele Rossetti, was an Italian poet and political exile.
- Educated primarily at home by her mother, Frances Polidori Rossetti.
- Displayed a keen interest in literature and religion from a young age.
- Family circumstances contributed to periods of depression and ill health throughout her life.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began writing poetry in her early teens.
- Her work appeared in the Pre-Raphaelite journal The Germ in 1850.
- Gained wider recognition with the publication of Goblin Market and Other Poems in 1862.
- Maintained a devout Anglican faith that deeply influenced her poetry.
- Refused multiple marriage proposals due to religious convictions and personal beliefs.
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Notable Works
- Poetry Collections:
- Goblin Market and Other Poems (1862)
- The Prince's Progress and Other Poems (1866)
- Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book (1872)
- A Pageant and Other Poems (1881)
- Individual Poems:
- "Goblin Market"
- "Remember"
- "Song" ("When I am dead, my dearest")
- "In the Bleak Midwinter" (lyrics to the Christmas carol)
Legacy and Impact
Christina Rossetti is remembered as a major Victorian poet, known for her devotional poetry, explorations of female experience, and mastery of poetic form. Her work continues to be studied and admired for its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and complex engagement with religious and social themes.