Christina Rossetti Critics

'Rossetti's poems are uncompromising in their analysis of women's place in society'

'Rossetti examines women's position in society through consideration of the institution of marriage'

'Rossetti's poems encourage women to claim independence and agency

'Maude Clare is a clear critique of dominant masculinity'

'Fantasy crossed with realism'

'Rossetti cannot be characterised as languid and depressed'.