This book examines the enduring legacy and posthumous influence of the Victorian poet Christina Rossetti. Alison Chapman delves into how Rossetti's work and life have been interpreted and reinterpreted since her death, exploring the critical reception and cultural impact of her poetry. The analysis considers the various ways her poems have been adapted, studied, and debated by scholars and readers across different eras, highlighting the complexities of her literary afterlife.

This scholarly work is likely to appeal to academics and students of Victorian literature, offering a detailed examination of Christina Rossetti's enduring presence in literary discourse. The book's focus on her afterlife suggests an engagement with critical theory and the history of literary reception. It aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how a poet's legacy is shaped and reshaped by subsequent generations of readers and critics.