Goblin Market The Prince's Progress and Other Poems

<p>Before W.B. Yeats wrote of the mystical in his poetry Christina Rossetti wrote <em>Goblin Market </em>also the title poem within the collection <em>Goblin Market The Prince's Progress and Other Poems</em>. The title poem is about two sisters and the lesson learned when one does not heed the warning to mingle with those at the Goblin Market.</p><p>Rossetti's collection blurred the lines between reality and imagination. Within this collection Rossetti also has devotional poems influenced by Rossetti's religious background. The poem <em>Sweet Death </em>focuses on the church and the beauty between life and death.</p><p>Christina Rossetti's poetry reflects the Pre-Raphaelite Period in the arts which was started by her brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti and a handful of poets and artists a style and movement that featured romantic poetry ekphrastic pieces and intense imagery.</p><p>Within <em>Goblin Market The Prince's Progress and Other Poems </em>includes a group of pastoral poems that capture and focus on the beauty of nature. For example <em>The Lambs of Grasmere 1860 </em>feature the hardships of being a shepherd in 1860 and overcoming the potential loss of his herd. With beautiful imagery Rossetti creates a sense of empathy with the reader and also gives a glimpse of her life and view of the world. </p><p>This collection brings to life the mystical world with themes of religion love and mystical wonder which tie together the message and beauty of Christina Rossetti's poetry. This edition contains a foreword by award-winning author Fran Wilde.  </p>