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Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti
O Sailor, Come Ashore

O sailor, come ashore,
What have you brought for me?
Red coral, white coral,
Coral from the sea.
I did not dig it from the ground,
Nor pluck it from a tree;
Feeble insects made it
In the stormy sea.
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Christina Rossetti GB

Christina Rossetti

1830-12-05 — 1894-12-29 · Londres

Christina Rossetti was an English poet of Italian descent, renowned for her lyrical and devotional poetry, often exploring themes of love, death, faith, and the natural world. She is considered one of the most significant poets of the Victorian era. Her work is characterized by its musicality, vivid imagery, and deep spiritual intensity, often tinged with a melancholic beauty that resonates with readers to this day.

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