Stray Letters From Professor Ruskin To A London Bibliopole (1892)

By John Ruskin

Book Overview

""Stray Letters From Professor Ruskin To A London Bibliopole"" is a collection of letters written by the famous English art critic, writer, and social thinker, John Ruskin. The letters were written to a London bookseller and collector, Bernard Quaritch, between 1874 and 1888. The book was published in 1892, four years after Ruskin's death. The letters in the book cover a wide range of topics, including art, literature, politics, and social issues. Ruskin shares his views on various artists, writers, and thinkers of his time, including William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Thomas Carlyle. He also discusses his own work and ideas, such as his theories on art and beauty, his criticism of industrialization, and his advocacy for social reform. The book provides a fascinating insight into Ruskin's mind and his intellectual and artistic interests. It is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Ruskin's work, as well as for those interested in Victorian art, literature, and culture.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: 1120715687
• ISBN13: 9781120715685
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"