Rosetti's "Goblin Market"?

Question

Have you read the poem "Goblin Market" by Christina Rosetti? What are your opinions about it, and what parts did you find intruiging?

Answer 1

I've read it a few times now. What I find intriguing is the history; for example, the fact that it was originally written for children. There is imagery which seems erotic, yet it is written about Rosetti and her sister in law- the "come and kiss me Lizzie-" part, yes, that's Dante's wife. The Rosetti's are interesting- period; Dante's obsession with keeping his wife "pure", and so much so that after a night of intimacy he would be despondent and apologetic for defiling his wife for many nights afterwards.

Answer 2

I had to read it for an english lit class, but it was interesting...lots of symbolism and great imagery. it was nice to read it for a class too, so anything i missed or didn't understand was mentioned and explained. i liked how rosetti made you feel like a kid in a candy store when she described all the fruits that the goblins were offering...that was probably my fav part, cuz that's the part that i could actually feel like i was there, experiencing what the girls were.

Answer 3

It's a wonderful poem, every bit of it. Rosetti packs it with exotic imagery and plenty of symbolism, mostly related to women. Much of the symbolism (flowers, jewels, etc) can be representative of women's sexuality.

Answer 4

It's such a pretty poem--visually speaking. The visuals are almost overwhelming--it's been close to two years since I read it last, and I can still picture the fruits and everything perfectly.

Answer 5

the most interesting part to me is the Christ allegory where christ is a woman. She dies for her sister's sins to save her soul.