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 64%
emotional 52%
dark 50%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
funny 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

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