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The Goblin Market and Other Poems
Christina Rossetti’s "The Goblin Market and Other Poems" blends Victorian fairy tale charm with unsettling themes of temptation and sisterhood. Laura and Lizzie’s encounter with goblin fruit isn’t just fantasy—it’s a metaphor for the dangers and sacrifices women face. This collection pulls you into a dreamlike world where desire, loyalty, and societal pressures collide in haunting, rhythmic verse.
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