Christina Georgina Rossetti: A Victorian Poet of Resilience and Expression
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Early Life and Literary Heritage Christina Georgina Rossetti , commonly known as Christina Rossetti, was born on December 5, 1830, in London, England. She was the youngest child of Gabriele Rossetti, a poet, and Frances Polidori. Christina's family was deeply rooted in literature and the arts. Her brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti was a renowned poet and painter, while her other siblings were also accomplished writers. Despite not receiving formal education, Christina was nurtured in a literary environment where classical works, religious texts, and famous novels were part of her upbringing. A Unique Education and Literary Beginnings Christina's home-schooling was rich with literary influences, including the works of prominent writers like Matthew Lewis, Ann Radcliffe, Walter Scott, and John Keats. Her family's connections with artists, scholars, and writers further shaped her intellectual growth. At the age of twelve, she began writing poetry, often imitating the styles of her f…