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Mostly the Rossetti Siblings, That's It, August 14, 2010
This review is from: Pre-Raphaelite Poetry: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)
I was expecting either poetry that inspired the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, such as Tennyson and the English Romantic poets. If it was actual poetry written by the Pre-Raphaelite artists, I was hoping for the poems of Elizabeth Siddal.
Instead, there are only five poets' work represented: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, Algernon Charles Swinburne, William Morris, and George Meredith.
Breakdown of pages:
Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Pages 1-62
Christina Rossetti: Pages 63-104
Algernon Charles Swinburne: Pages 105-154
William Morris: Pages 155-179
George Meredith: 180-186
There are 194 pages to the book, including the index. I was disappointed with the selections of poetry represented, as well. How can they anthologize Christina Rossetti and not include 'Goblin Market'?
If you're looking for a cheap edition of the poetry of Rossettis, this will service. Otherwise, of little interest.
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