Prepare to be transported back to the literary world of the 19th century with the anthology 'The Germ: Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art'. This literary organ of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood offers a rare glimpse into the minds of the rebellious young artists who sought to revolutionize the British School of Painting. Delve into the profound thoughts and impassioned creations of William Holman-Hunt, John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Thomas Woolner, as they challenge the conventional notions of art and embrace individuality, deep study of nature, and a rejection of imitation. With an exquisite blend of poetry, literature, and art, this volume immerses readers in a world of rebellion, passion, and visionary beauty that defined an era.