The Works of John Ruskin

Klappentext The first volume of the magisterial Library Edition (1903-1912) of the works of John Ruskin. Zusammenfassung The first volume of the magisterial Library Edition (1903-1912) of the works of John Ruskin contains early essays on architecture and painting! and two pieces of fiction: Leoni and The King of the Golden River. Inhaltsverzeichnis General preface; Introduction; 1. 'The poetry of architecture'; 2. Contributions to Loudon's 'Magazine of Natural History'; 3. Further contributions to Loudon's 'Architectural Magazine'; 4. Essay on the relative dignity of the studies of painting and music; 5. Leoni: a legend of Italy; 6. The king of the golden river; 7. Three letters and an essay; 8. Letters to a college friend; Appendix.

List of contents

General preface; Introduction; 1. 'The poetry of architecture'; 2. Contributions to Loudon's 'Magazine of Natural History'; 3. Further contributions to Loudon's 'Architectural Magazine'; 4. Essay on the relative dignity of the studies of painting and music; 5. Leoni: a legend of Italy; 6. The king of the golden river; 7. Three letters and an essay; 8. Letters to a college friend; Appendix.

About the author

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was an English writer and art critic, born in London. As well as many accomplishments in art, philosophy, and architectural critique, he wrote essays and poetry. In 1841 he wrote a fantasy story for the daughter of a family friend, Effie Gray, whom he later married. The marriage was annulled after six years, and he didn't marry again.

Product details

• Authors: John Ruskin
• Assisted by: Edward Tyas Cook (Editor), Alexander Wedderburn (Editor), Alexander Dundas Oligvy Wedderburn (Editor), Wedderburn Alexander (Editor)
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9781108008495
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00849-5
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Works of John Ruskin; The Works of John Ruskin 39 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900