Long Ago

Long Ago

by Christina Rossetti

“Long Ago” is a collection of poems by Christina Rossetti that explore themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. The poems are often characterized by their lyrical beauty, their use of evocative imagery, and their exploration of the complex emotions associated with the past. The collection includes both shorter poems and longer works, and many of them have become popular favorites for their lyrical beauty and their exploration of timeless themes.

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Christina Rossetti

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Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English writer of romantic, devotional and children's poems, including "Goblin Market" and "Remember". She also wrote the words of two Christmas carols well known in...

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