Poems by Dante Gabriel Rossetti c1872 Sixth Edition Ellis and White

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This rare 1872 sixth edition of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Poems marks a pivotal moment in Victorian literature and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Published by Ellis and White, this volume features iconic works such as “The Blessed Damozel,” “Jenny,” and “Sister Helen.” Rossetti, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, infuses his verse with the same vivid, medieval symbolism found in his paintings. The collection explores themes of earthly passion, spiritual mysticism, and tragic loss, famously evoking the sensuality that defined the “Fleshly School of Poetry.” As a designer-poet, Rossetti’s influence extends to the book’s physical aesthetic, making this edition a quintessential artifact for collectors of 19th-century literature and Fine Press enthusiasts.