Author: Christina Rossetti. Florence Harrison (illustrator).Title: Shorter Poems by Christina Rossetti. Illustrated by Florence Harrison. Publisher: London, Glasgow & Bombay, Blackie and Son Ltd, no date (1923). First edition.Language: Text in English. Size: 9" X 7".Pages: 79 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Good content (bright, tight, some foxing throughout - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with eight color and six black-and-white full-page illustrations and numerous line drawings in-text including chapter headings and tailpieces by Florence Harrison
Estimate: (Scarce with few or no other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: "Shorter Poems" by Christina Rossetti, illustrated by Florence Harrison, presents a collection of Rossetti’s poetry, showcasing her lyrical style and spiritual depth. This 1923 first edition, beautifully illustrated by Florence Harrison, captures the essence of Rossetti's themes—love, betrayal, and the supernatural—through intricate and evocative artwork. This collection allows readers to delve into Rossetti's exploration of complex emotions and relationships, rendered in verse that combines simplicity with a profound emotional and moral intensity.
The author: Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children’s poems. She is considered one of the most important women poets of the 19th century and a significant figure in Victorian literature, known for the depth and passion of her works.
The illustrator: Florence Harrison was an English artist and illustrator closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her illustrations for Rossetti’s poems are celebrated for their beauty and detail, reflecting the themes of the poetry with a delicate and nuanced artistry that enhances the text.
