Lessons From My Masters: Carlyle, Tennyson And Ruskin

By Peter Bayne

Book Overview

Lessons From My Masters: Carlyle, Tennyson And Ruskin is a book written by Peter Bayne. The book is a collection of essays that explore the lives, works and teachings of three prominent figures in the Victorian era - Thomas Carlyle, Alfred Tennyson and John Ruskin. The author, Peter Bayne, was a Scottish journalist and author who was greatly influenced by these three men. He wrote this book as a tribute to them and to share the lessons he learned from their teachings.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on one of the masters. The first part is about Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher, writer and historian. Bayne discusses Carlyle's philosophy of heroism, his views on the importance of work and his criticism of industrialization.The second part of the book is about Alfred Tennyson, an English poet who was appointed as Poet Laureate in 1850. Bayne examines Tennyson's poetry, particularly his works that deal with themes of love, loss and faith.The final part of the book is about John Ruskin, an English art critic, writer and social thinker. Bayne delves into Ruskin's views on art, architecture and society, and how they influenced his own thinking.Throughout the book, Bayne reflects on the impact these three masters had on his own life and how their teachings continue to resonate with him. He also provides insights into the Victorian era, its culture and its intellectual climate.Lessons From My Masters: Carlyle, Tennyson And Ruskin is a thoughtful and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the lives and works of three influential figures in Victorian England.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: 1163299227
• ISBN13: 9781163299227
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"