Rossetti: His Life and Works spo-default The eighteenth century saw the

The eighteenth century saw the Church—and

As timely today as when it was written in 1852

He creates vast ideas

conforms quite nicely to turn-of-the-century progressive ideals

Rossetti: His Life and Works spo-default The eighteenth century saw theBy Evelyn Waugh A plain account of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, his life and works, may merit interest and attention for two reasons, writes Evelyn Waugh. First, taking Rossetti simply as a character for a story, his life is one of intense interest; second, his turgid and perverse genius provides a needed kick to conventional aesthetic standards. A fascinating account of Rossettis consistently mysterious, at times vapid, but ultimately tragic life