Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) - an outstanding English poet, translator, illustrator and artist, one of the creators of the famous "Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood" - an association of poets who sought to return art to its pre-Raphaelian naive form, to aesthetic perfection and harmony, which especially clearly manifested in the works they produced. The main literary achievement of D.G. Rossetti created the “House of Life” cycle of 101 sonnets, which was created throughout almost the entire career of the poet. Rossetti’s sonnets are marked by vivid illustrative effects and an atmosphere of luxurious beauty. Since almost all sonnets have something in common with Rossetti’s paintings, and many are generally inseparable from their “picturesque counterparts,” this pairing was the basis for the design of the present publications In general, the pictorial series of Rossetti’s paintings (over 150 paintings), presented in a two-volume book, will allow you to get a large-scale idea of the creative path of the British genius. A scientifically commented translation of “The House of Life”, as well as over 60 other poems by Rossetti, which made up the “Additions” section , prepared by the largest domestic specialist in the poet’s work and wonderful translator V.S. Neklyaev (pseudonym Vlanes). The publication is accompanied by detailed articles about the life of Rossetti (V.S. Neklyaev) and the perception of his poetic heritage in Russia (D.N. Zhatkin).

Part of the edition was additionally equipped with a full-color illustrative booklet (212 pp. ). It included, in particular, that significant of Rossetti’s artistic heritage that remained behind outside the two-volume book (paintings, drawings, stained glass, furniture, design works, etc.). The most beautiful and extremely rare original edition of “The House of Life” (Boston, 1881) is reproduced in full, as well as design elements of another (second in aesthetic importance) edition of this collection (Boston, 1894) are reproduced.

CONTENTS : HOUSE OF LIFE book one Collection of sonnets “A sonnet is an instant monument...” 11Part I. YOUTH AND CHANGE 12Part II. CHANGE AND DESTINY 136 ADDITION: Portrait 223 My Sister's Dream 228 Another Love 232 Subsequently 234 Altar Flame 236 Hidden Harmony 238 The Sin of Conviction 240 Mary's Boyhood. To the picture I. “Here is God’s chosen one herself...” 242P. “Here are the symbols. Wonderful triflower: two...” 244On “Madonna of the Rocks” by Leonardo da Vinci 246On “Allegorical Dance of Women” by Andrea Mantegna (in the Louvre) 248On “Venetian Pastoral” by Giorgione (in the Louvre) 250On Ingres’ painting “Ruggero and Angelica”I. “Earth and sky, becoming one...” 252P. “Close your eyes. This, girl, is your fate...” 254On the road to Waterloo: October 17. En vigilante, 2 hours 256Stop halfway 258Filii FiliaI. Antique painting 260II. Temple by the Road 262On the “Virgin and Child” by Hans Memling (at the Academy of Bruges) 264On “The Betrothal of St. Catherine" by the same author (at the Hospital of St. John, Bruges) 266Leaving Bruges 268Mirror 270Sister Helen 272On Dante's "New Life" 284Portic of the Temple 286Words on the Window Glass 288Honeysuckle 290Sudden Light 292Beauty and the Bird 294Dawn at night crossings 296Euphorium 298Dantis Tenebrae. In memory of my father 300Aspecta Medusa 302Venus Verticordia. To the picture 304Triple Offering 306Pandora. To the picture 308Finally 310The First Fire 312Remembering First Love 314Mary Magdalene at the door of Simon the Pharisee. Picture 316Cassandra. To Figure I. “Tear your hair out, Cassandra. He will leave...” 318P. “Gone, Hector! Cursed and blessed...” 320The City of Troy 322On the painting “The Wine of Circe” by Edward Burne-Jones 328Enchantments of the Sea. To the painting 330Separation by Death 332Proserpina. To the picture 336Spring 338Winter 340Untimely lost. Oliver Madox Brown. Born in 1855, Uller in 1874 342 La Bella Mano. To the picture 344Astarte Syriaca. To the picture 346Fiammetta. To the painting 348John Keith 350To the “Holy Family” by Michelangelo (in National Gallery) 352Dream in reality. To the painting 354To the painting “Spring” by Sandro Botticelli [in the Florentine Accademia] 356White Ship. Henry, King of England - November 25, 1120 358Tiber, Nile and Thames 372Found. To the picture 374Tsar Alexander P. 13 llart 1881 376Possession 378Question. To Figure I. "The Face of Time. The wrinkles turn blue..." 380P. “Three showed up. Youth first..." 382