British poet Christina Rossetti (1830?94) is associated with the Pre-Raphaelites, a circle of artists and writers led by her brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. After decades of neglect, her work was rediscovered in the 1970s and hailed for its proto-feminist qualities. Arthur Rackham (1867?1939) was an English artist and a leading figure in the early 20th century's Golden Age of Illustration. He interpreted scenes from fairy tales, opera, and Shakespearean comedy with whimsical and romantic images that continue to enchant children and adults alike.

This lovely gift edition of Christina Rossetti's most famous poem will enchant readers of all ages. For children, the story offers a captivating adventure into a land of fantasy. For adults, it's a lyric and sensual allegory of temptation, sacrifice, and salvation. Arthur Rackham, a peerless illustrator of fairy tales and supernatural creatures, portrays the poem's otherworldly attractions in four color and 20 black-and-white images plus a reproduction of a rare watercolor.