Up-hill

Christina Rossetti

Fiction | Poem | Adult

Book Brief

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Christina Rossetti

Up-hill

Fiction | Poem | Adult

Book Details

Format

Poem • Fiction

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

In the poem "Up-hill" by Christina Rossetti, a person embarks on a journey up a difficult hill, symbolizing life’s challenges. Through a dialogue, the traveler inquires about rest and the journey's end, receiving reassurance of shelter and comfort at the destination, reflecting themes of perseverance and hope.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Inspirational

Serene

Reviews & Readership

3.8

11 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Up-hill by Christina Rossetti is widely praised for its reflective and allegorical exploration of life's journey, capturing the struggle and hope inherent in seeking spiritual fulfillment. The poem's question-and-answer structure effectively conveys a sense of dialogue and introspection. Some critiques mention its simplicity may not appeal to those seeking complex narratives.

Who Should Read Up-hill?

A reader of Up-hill by Christina Rossetti likely appreciates introspective and spiritually themed poetry. They might also enjoy the allegorical and emotive qualities of works like John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress and Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy. Such readers are drawn to explorations of life's journey and existential questions.

3.8