Anderson, Amanda S. "D. G. Rossetti's 'Jenny': Agency, Intersubjectivity, and the Prostitute." Genders 4 (March 1989): 103-21.

Reading of Rossetti's poem "Jenny" that explores the ways in which the figure of the fallen woman operates in Victorian literature.

Boos, Florence Saunders. The Poetry of Dante G. Rossetti: A Critical Reading and Source Study. The Hague: Mouton, 1976, 297 p.

In-depth study of Rossetti's "The House of Life," narrative ballads, and lyrical poetry preceded by a survey of critical reaction to his work.

Brown, Thomas H. "The Quest of Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 'The Blessed Damozel."' Victorian Poetry 10, No. 3 (Autumn 1972): 273-77.

Contends that "The Blessed Damozel" contains "three distinct voices or speakers" and that in the poem Rossetti endeavors to fuse naturalism and supernaturalism.

Gelpi, Barbara Charlesworth. "The Feminization of D. G. Rossetti." In The Victorian Experience: The Poets, edited by Richard A. Levine, pp. 94-114. Athens: Ohio University Press, 1982.

Analyzes several of Rossetti's poems in light of his close relationship with his mother.

Hardesty, William H., III. "Rossetti's Lusty Women." Cimarron Review 35 (April 1976): 20-24.

Examines the theme of frustrated feminine desire in "The Blessed Damozel," "Troy Town," and "Jenny."

McGann, Jerome J. "Rossetti's Significant Details." Victorian Poetry 7, No. 1 (Spring 1969): 41-54.

Probes Rossetti's unconventional use of Christian imagery to pursue the theme of human love.

Pfordresher, John. "Dante Gabriel Rossetti's 'Hand and Soul': Sources and Significance." Studies in Short Fiction 19, No. 2 (Spring 1982): 103-32.

Investigates the origins of Rossetti's tale "Hand and Soul" and its relation to the development of the Victorian short story.

Rees, Joan. The Poetry of Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Modes of Self-Expression. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 204 p.

Details the development of Rossetti's poetry, examining the poet's sources, influences, imagery, themes, and style.

Spatt, Hartley S. "Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the Pull of Silence." The Victorian Newsletter, No. 63 (Spring 1983): 7-12.

Studies Rossetti's unusual perspective as both a poet and a painter, which allowed him to create thematic paradoxes of silence and speech in his works.

Zweig, Robert. "'Death-In-Love': Rossetti and the Victorian Journey Back to Dante." In Sex and Death in Victorian Literature, edited by Regina Barreca, pp. 178-93. London: Macmillan, 1990.

Examines and evaluates the considerable influence of Dante Alighieri's works on Rossetti's poetry.

Additional coverage of Rossetti's life and career is contained in the following sources published by the Gale Group: Concise Dictionary of British Literary Biography, 1832-1890; Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 35; Discovering Authors; and World Literature Criticism.