Monthly Archives: November 2009

Link: William Morris Fan Club

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

Via The Earthly Paradise, I’ve discovered the blog William Morris Fan Club.   It’s well worth the visit and a lovely new addition to my blogroll!

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A Diamond or a Coal?

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I enjoy this poem by Christina Rossetti  for its simplicity and for its deeper meaning.  Taken from her book Sing-Song  which was published in 1893.  You can see a digitized version of the first edition via Google Books. Illustrations by … Continue reading →

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Goblin Market

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

It pains me that Christina Rossetti was completely overlooked and left out of the miniseries Desperate Romantics. Since the program has brought new visitors to my site, I thought I would share one of her poems, Goblin Market.  Also, for … Continue reading →

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Lorenzo and Isabella

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

To continue the Keats theme, let’s look at the first painting Millais painted as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.  Lorenzo and Isabella is based on Keats’ poem Isabella, or, the Pot of Basil.  I’ve touched on the poem briefly … Continue reading →

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Keats and the Pre-Raphaelites

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Stephanie Piña

I recently saw an interview with Jane Campion on Charlie Rose and was blown away as she discussed her latest film, Bright Star.    Bright Star is based on the three-year romance between  John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut … Continue reading →

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