Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a comprehensive biography of the famous British poet and artist, written by Joseph Knight. The book delves into the life of Rossetti, exploring his artistic and literary achievements, as well as his personal life and relationships. Rossetti was a central figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which sought to revive the art of the early Italian Renaissance. His works were known for their vivid colors, intricate detail, and spiritual themes. In addition to his art, Rossetti was a prolific poet, and his works were highly regarded by his contemporaries. The book covers his early life, his relationships with other artists and writers, his struggles with addiction and mental illness, and his eventual decline in health. The Life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in British art and literature, and provides valuable insight into the cultural and artistic movements of the Victorian era.1887. A biography of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the central figure of the Pre-Raphaelites. Together with Holman, Hunt and Millais, he started the original Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and was the poetic inspiration of the movement. From the mid 1850s to the early 1860s Rossetti was a close friend of John Ruskin, who also supported him by finding patrons, and buying much of his work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.