Summer by Christina Rossetti is a beautifully written collection of poems that captures the essence of the season. Rossetti's vivid descriptions and imagery allow readers to feel the warmth of the sun, the scent of blooming flowers, and the joy of long summer days.

The poems in this collection touch on themes of love, nature, and the passage of time. Rossetti's mastery of language and her deep connection to the natural world shine through in each poem, creating a sense of nostalgia and longing for the summer months.

While some of the poems may be more melancholic in nature, there is an underlying sense of hope and renewal that pervades the collection. Rossetti's sensitivity to the beauty and transience of the summer season serves as a reminder to savor each moment and appreciate the fleeting moments of warmth and light.

Overall, Summer is a captivating and moving collection of poems that will resonate with readers who appreciate the beauty of the natural world and the emotions that it can evoke. Rossetti's timeless verses are sure to inspire reflection and a renewed appreciation for the simple pleasures of summer.

Book Description:
Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems. She is famous for writing Goblin Market and Remember, and the words of the Christmas carol In the Bleak Midwinter. Rossetti was educated at home by her mother and father, who had her study religious works, classics, fairy tales and novels. Rossetti delighted in the works of Keats, Scott, Ann Radcliffe and Matthew Lewis. The influence of the work of Dante Alighieri, Petrarch and other Italian writers filled the home and would have a deep impact on Rossetti's later writing. Their home was open to visiting Italian scholars, artists and revolutionaries. - Summary by Wikipedia