Auteur: Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was a multifaceted English poet, illustrator, painter, and translator. He co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848, a group dedicated to reviving the rich detail, vibrant colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian art. As a poet, Rossetti is best known for his collection « The House of Life » (1870), a sequence of 101 sonnets that fuse sensuality with spirituality, reflecting his complex relationship with his muses and his fluctuating faith. His literary work is famously marked by its symbolism, mythological themes, and medieval revivalism, traits that are also prominent in his visual art. Rossetti »s poetry is characterized by its rhythmic beauty, vivid imagery, and introspective melancholy, often exploring themes of love, death, and redemption. In addition to « The House of Life », Rossetti »s translation of Dante Alighieri »s « La Vita Nuova » showcases his profound interest in Dante, whose works had a profound influence on his own. Rossetti remains a significant figure in 19th-century British literature and art, his oeuvre reflecting the intersection of Pre-Raphaelite aesthetics and the broader Victorian culture.