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The decay of the city of Venice is, in many respects, like that of an outwearied and aged human frame; the cause of its decrepitude is indeed at the heart, but the outward appearances of it are first at the extremities. In the centre of the city there are still places where some... Read Full Overview

John Ruskin was born on February 8th, 1819 at 54, Hunter Street, Brunswick Square, London. Ruskin is now recognised as the pre-eminent English art critic of the Victorian era. His talents and interests were diverse and complex. He was also an art patron, draughtsman, water-colourist,... Read Full Overview

The Stones Of Venice (Volume II): Volume II - The Sea Stories This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have... Read Full Overview

A masterpiece of architectural criticism, this groundbreaking work by renowned art critic and social thinker John Ruskin explores the history and aesthetics of the monuments, sculpture, and architecture of Venice. Thought-provoking and illuminating, this book is a must-read... Read Full Overview

In this seminal work of art history, John Ruskin explores the architectural and artistic history of Venice, Italy, and the cultural forces that shaped the city's unique character. Focusing on the sea-stories -- the myths, legends, and histories associated with the sea that... Read Full Overview

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Stones of Venice - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher... Read Full Overview

In this seminal work of art history, John Ruskin explores the architectural and artistic history of Venice, Italy, and the cultural forces that shaped the city's unique character. Focusing on the sea-stories -- the myths, legends, and histories associated with the sea that... Read Full Overview

A lyrical meditation on the history and architecture of Venice, and the intertwined relationship between the city and the sea, by one of Britain's greatest 19th-century writers.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the... Read Full Overview