Have you read 'Goblin Market' by Christina Rossetti?

No, I haven't. Do you recommend it?

by BK

It's only short and it is interestingly written and does promote a positive message, but it is quite confronting - at least it was for me. If you're ok with being confronted by the texts you read, then yes, I would recommend it.

I read it in high school and have no recollection of the graphic content at all, but I do remember that I really enjoyed the story. It's a very quick read (only a small novella).

by Gwen

I haven't....
I'm half participating in a book challenge this year and have been trying to think of a poetry book to read - I might put this on the list now!

by VerityG

What do you mean by 'half participating'?

Well, there's a long list of categories for books to read in the space of the year..... and I am struggling to find much time for reading so won't be able to cover all the categories. But I think being challenged to expand the types of books I read is great so I'm half participating :)

Aha, I see. Good luck with it. :)

Not as yet

by Gia

No I'm not into graphic content in (some) areas.

by jonaja

Totally with you there.

jonaj - it is actually more symbolic than graphic. It is really a very beautiful poem, and the individual reading it can come away with their own interpretation of it. Christina Rossetti also wrote my favourite carol "In the bleak midwinter".

I have not heard of this!

by Finy

LOL, neither had I until I read the NSW HSC syllabus for this year. Apparently Rossetti is well-known.

Yes - I read it years ago when I was young. It is quite confronting and, at a more mature age, on re-reading it you have more understanding of the psychology of the poem. I thought it was really beautiful and sensual.

by norma

In Grades XI-XII, read poem(s) by her, in set book, 'The Poet's Pen', but the one of which you speak wouldn't have been permitted back in the late '60's School Curriculum!

by donjo