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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites: Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale (1871-1945) was born years after the original members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood had gone their separate ways. It is obvious when looking at her work that what we now consider the “Pre-Raphaelite style” had a great influence … Continue reading
Lady of Shalott Film Premiere
The Lady of Shalott premiere will be on May the 15th at the Odeon Cinema, Lincoln (UK) at 10am. Visit their website for information about this stunning project. I plan to follow the progress of the film. As soon as … Continue reading
Christina Rossetti: Pre-Raphaelite Poetry
When discussing poetry and the Pre-Raphaelites, it is impossible not to think of Christina Rossetti. Her brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and used Christina as a model in some of his … Continue reading
Posted in Christina Rossetti, national poetry month 2009
Tagged Christina Rossetti, poetry
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National Poetry Month with the Pre-Raphaelites: Proserpine
As Rossetti often did, he wrote a sonnet to accompany his striking painting of Proserpine (modeled by Jane Morris) Afar away the light that brings cold cheer Unto this wall, – one instant and no more Admitted at my distant … Continue reading
Love and Hate
I chose this poem because I find it to be one of the most expressive of Elizabeth Siddal’s poems. The bitterness is palpable. With all the force of “blasts of heaven to take thee down”, Siddal unleashes her rage. I … Continue reading
The Day-Dream
The Day-Dream (for a picture) The thronged boughs of the shadowy sycamore Still bear young leaflets half the summer through ; From when the robin ‘gainst the unhidden blue Perched dark, till now, deep in the leafy core, The embowered … Continue reading
Posted in national poetry month 2009, Pre-Raphaelite Poems
Tagged Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Jane Morris, poetry
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