Unto the man of yearning thought And aspiration, to do nought Is in itself almost an act.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti Quotes
Showing all text quotes
| Birth: | 12th May, 1828 |
| Death: | 9th April, 1882 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Illustrator, Painter, Poet |
About
Dante Gabriel Rossetti was born in London, England. He was an English poet, illustrator and painter. His work also influenced the European Symbolists and was a major precursor of the Aesthetic movement. Rossetti's art was characterised by its sensuality and its medieval revivalism. His early poetry was influenced by John Keats. His later poetry was characterised by the complex interlinking of thought and feeling, especially in his sonnet sequence The House of Life.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 2nd November
Share with your friends