John Ruskin

By Frederic Harrison

Book Overview

""John Ruskin"" by Frederic Harrison is a comprehensive biography of the famous Victorian art critic, social thinker, and artist. The book explores Ruskin's life, his intellectual development, and his contributions to the fields of art, architecture, and social theory. Harrison delves into Ruskin's childhood, his education, and his early artistic pursuits, as well as his later work as a critic and his influence on the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The book also examines Ruskin's ideas on social reform, including his advocacy for workers' rights and his critique of industrialization. Throughout the biography, Harrison provides a nuanced portrait of Ruskin, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a thinker and as a person. With its detailed analysis and engaging prose, ""John Ruskin"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential figure in Victorian culture.1906. A biography of Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar Victoria. He was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. Harrison chronicles his life from its origin in London through his last days, which were spent in seclusion at Brantwood on Lake Coniston, following a mental breakdown owing to his disappointment in love over Rose la Touche. He was laid to rest in the Coniston Churchyard. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162729686
• ISBN13: 9781162729688
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"