Goblin Market
Goblin Market
by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market Quotes

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Women and Femininity Quotes

Morning and evening Maids heard the goblins cry (1-2)

Sex Quotes

Like a vessel at the launch When its last restraint is gone. (85-86)

Drugs and Alcohol Quotes

One longing for the night (214)

Sin Quotes

"No," said Lizzie: "No, no, no; Their offers should not charm us, Their evil gifts would harm us." (64-66)

Violence Quotes

Their looks were evil. (397)