The Works of John Ruskin

Klappentext The sixteenth volume of the magisterial Library Edition (1903-1912) of the works of John Ruskin. Zusammenfassung This sixteenth volume of the magisterial Library Edition (1903-1912) of the works of John Ruskin contains essays and lectures on aesthetics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. 'A joy for ever'; 2. Inaugural address at the Cambridge School of Art; 3. The Oxford Museum; 4. The two paths; Appendices.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. 'A joy for ever'; 2. Inaugural address at the Cambridge School of Art; 3. The Oxford Museum; 4. The two paths; Appendices.

About the author

John Ruskin was an English writer, philosopher, art critic, and polymath during the Victorian era. He lived from 8 February 1819 to 20 January 1900. He published on a wide range of topics, including political economy, myth, ornithology, literature, education, and geology. Ruskin was very interested in Viollet le Duc's work, especially his Dictionary, which he regarded to be "the only book of any value on architecture." He taught it to all of his students, including William Morris. Ruskin used a variety of literary genres and writing styles. In addition to articles and treatises, he also published poems, lectures, travel instructions, correspondence, and even a fairy tale. Additionally, he created in-depth drawings and paintings of decorations, landscapes, birds, plants, and rocks. His early writings on art were written in an ornate style that eventually gave way to simpler language that served to better convey his ideas. He highlighted the links between nature, art, and society in all of his writing.

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: 9781108008648
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00864-8
• 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