Discover the English writer of romantic poems, Christina Rossetti's extensive collection with this comprehensive anthology. Spanning βThe Princeβs Progressβ, following the story of a princess awaiting the return of her prince and βThe Goblin Marketβ, the tale of Laura and Lizzie tempted with fruit by goblin merchants, Rossetti's delicate and swift prose is crafted to charm adults and children alike. Dealing with themes of female sexuality, patience and religion, Rossetti's βPoemsβ are the perfect companion for fans of the Radio 4 podcast βIn our Timeβ. Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) was an English writer of romantic, religious and childrenβs poems. Celebrated today as an inspiration for Virginia Woolfβs writings, Rossetti's work spans themes of female sexuality with βThe Goblin Marketβ and issues of self-indulgence, devotion and patience with βThe Princeβs Progressβ. She volunteered at St Mary Magdalene house of charity in Highgate, a refuge for ex-prostitutes, and openly opposed slavery in the United States during the years of the American Civil War. Rossetti remains a prominent female poet, associated with Elizabeth Barret Browning as her predecessor.