Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti

226 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 50%
dark 49%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 21%
sad 19%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
funny 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 25% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

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