Goblin Market
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti is a notable poetic work published by Chronicle Books in October 1997. This first edition spans 69 pages and presents a dark rhyming fairy tale that explores the story of two beautiful sisters who are seduced by goblin men offering tempting yet destructive fruits. Originally published in 1862, this poem has garnered attention for its provocative imagery and themes of forbidden pleasures.
Readers will find this edition enriched with enchanting paintings by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the author’s brother, alongside illustrations by William Morris. The book also features a compelling afterword by Joyce Carol Oates, which situates this haunting poem within its literary, artistic, and social context. The combination of Rossetti’s vivid storytelling and the accompanying artwork provides a unique exploration of Victorian themes, making this edition a significant addition to the study of poetry.
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A deliciously dark rhyming fairy tale, Goblin Market tells the story of two beautiful, virginal sisters seduced by lewd goblin men serving up luscious but ruinous fruits. Christina Rossetti’s first major work, the poem was published in 1862 to critical acclaim. Embraced today for its provocative imagery and timeless theme of forbidden pleasures, the poem has become a literary classic.
This special edition includes the enchanting paintings of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the author’s eldest brother and leader of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and illustrations by William Morris, whose beautiful wife, Jane Burdon Morris, was Dante Gabriel’s lover and model. A fascinating afterword by acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates places this haunting work of repressed Victorian eroticism in its literary, artistic, and social context.
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