John Ruskin

By David Larg

Book Overview

""John Ruskin"" by David Larg is a comprehensive biography of the famous Victorian art critic, writer, and social thinker. The book delves into Ruskin's life, from his childhood and education to his rise to fame as a prominent voice in the art world. Larg explores Ruskin's complex personality and the impact of his writings on the cultural and social landscape of his time. The book also examines Ruskin's relationships with the artists and writers of his day, including William Turner, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and William Morris. With a focus on Ruskin's philosophy of art and his belief in the importance of beauty and morality in society, this book offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417993200
• ISBN13: 9781417993208
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"