Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti, Candace Ward

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti, Candace Ward

80 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An important and often-quoted literary figure, the English poet Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) wrote some of the most beautiful and voluptuous poetry in the English language. Like Emily Dickinson, she lived in self-imposed isolation, writing of Go...

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Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 50%
dark 49%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 21%
sad 21%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
challenging 10%
tense 9%
funny 7%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 21%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 71% | No: 21% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

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