Jones, Kathleen

Learning Not to be First: The Life of Christina Rossetti

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ISBN 13:
9781916475014
author:
Jones, Kathleen
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
The Book Mill
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
314
Dimensions:
1.8 x 14 x 14 centimetres (0.40
Genre:
Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:
New
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£11.56

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Christina Rossetti was born into an Italian family in England, and as the youngest of four siblings, she grew up with a passion that would eventually define her life's work. Despite being known for her fiery nature, Christina learned to temper her emotions to conform to the societal expectations placed upon Victorian women. Her poetry is a testament to this inner struggle, revealing a complex and often bitter spirit that wrestled with the desire for artistic excellence and moral integrity. Through her writing, Christina conveyed both the joy of living and the pain of loss, leaving behind a legacy that has been subject to interpretation by those close to her, including her brother Dante Gabriel and father William. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of Christina's life, situating her alongside other notable women writers of the 19th century, such as Emily Brontë and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

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