Speaking Likenesses (1874)

Speaking Likenesses is a collection of poems written by Christina Georgina Rossetti and published in 1874. The poems are predominantly focused on the theme of love, exploring its various forms and expressions. The title of the book is derived from one of the poems, which describes how a painting can capture the likeness of a person, but cannot capture their voice or personality. The collection includes some of Rossetti's most famous poems, such as ""Remember"" and ""When I am Dead, My Dearest."" These poems are written in a lyrical style, with a focus on the emotions and experiences of the speaker. Many of the poems are also religious in nature, reflecting Rossetti's deep faith and her interest in spiritual themes. Overall, Speaking Likenesses is a beautiful and poignant collection of poetry that showcases Rossetti's skill as a writer and her ability to capture the complexities of human emotion. It remains a beloved work of Victorian literature and continues to be read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.