The Germ: Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art

"The Germ: Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art" edited by William Michael Rossetti is a glimpse into the minds of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of 19th-century rebels who challenged the artistic world. Published as a journal in 1850, it showcases the group's unique vision through various art and literary contributions. The introduction lays out the artists' frustrations with the existing art scene and their passion for authentic expression inspired by the natural world, with the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Holman-Hunt, and Millais leading the charge to introduce original thought and shake things up. It's a call to examine art and poetry through a fresh, rebellious lens.