Goblin Market and Other Poems

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Goblin Market and Other Poems (1862) is British writer Christina Rossetti's first book of poetry. The title poem is her most famous work: a creepy and sensual tale of two sisters' temptation to eat forbidden fruits. The poems explore themes of death, faith, isolation, and love, with a section of devotional pieces at the end. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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Goblin Market 23:03 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
In the Round Tower at Jhansi, June 8, 1857 1:32 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Dream-Land 1:43 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
At Home 2:02 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
From Sunet to Star Rise 1:18 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Love From the North 2:06 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Winter Rain 1:38 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Dirge 0:58 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Confluents 1:36 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Noble Sisters 2:43 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Spring 2:08 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Lambs of Grasmere, 1860 1:50 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Birthday 1:05 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Remember 1:10 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
After Death 1:17 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
An End 1:15 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
My Dream 3:41 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Song 0:48 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Hour and the Ghost 3:43 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Summer Wish 1:28 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
An Apple Gathering 1:55 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Song 0:45 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Maude Clare 2:44 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Echo 1:30 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Winter: My Secret 2:33 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Another Spring 1:35 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Peal of Bells 1:46 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Fata Morgana 0:55 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
No, Thank You, John 1:57 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
May 1:01 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Pause of Thought 1:27 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Twilight Calm 3:11 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Wife to Husband 1:28 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Three Seasons 1:08 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Mirage 1:06 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Shut Out 1:54 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Sound Sleep 1:30 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Song 0:55 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Song 1:02 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Dead Before Death 1:18 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Bitter For Sweet 0:49 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Master is Come, and Calleth For Thee 1:29 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Rest 1:13 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The First Spring Day 1:26 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Convent Threshold 8:03 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Uphill 1:19 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Love of Christ Which Passeth Knowledge 2:11 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Bruised Reed Shall He Not Break 1:48 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Better Resurrection 1:38 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Advent 2:59 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The Three Enemies 2:33 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
One Certainty 1:13 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Christian and Jew 3:07 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Sweet Death 1:35 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Symbols 1:26 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Consider the Lilies of the Field 1:21 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
The World 1:18 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
A Testimony 4:05 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Sleep At Sea 3:22 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
From House to Home 12:28 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Old and New Year Ditties 4:00 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Amen 1:15 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Mother Country 3:04 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett

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THE BEST


I barely even like verse but Christina is great. So is Mrs. Klett

Unforgettably Strange


Excellent reading of some bizarre poetry

Expressively read heartfelt imaginative poetry


Beautiful

great


sometimes I see where people underscore Christina by saying she was one of the most influential female writers. to me I believe she is one of the greatest poets ever born. with her use of alliteration and rhyme her work just flows so smoothly. there is nothing negative I can say about Christina Rossetti or the reader. the reader does a fabulous job and brings every word to life. it is plain to see that she herself loves the works of Christina Rossetti as much if not more than myself