Christina Rossetti

Though Christina Rossetti was British, her poetry has been set by countless American composers.

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    About

    Born in London, Rossetti’s brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was a famous painter and poet, and their home became an artistic meeting place for the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists.

    Rossetti is known for her mystic lyrics and ballads.

    –Christie Finn

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