Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 – 1894) is one of the most enduring and beloved of Victorian romantic poets. Following is a selection of poems by Christina Rossetti from her vast body of work.

Born in London, Christina was youngest of four artistic and literary siblings, the best known of whom is the pre-Raphaelite poet and painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Her long poem “Goblin Market“ is perhaps her most famous work. She was praised by her contemporaries, including Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and was considered by some as the natural successor to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Read More→