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.

Sommario

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.

Info autore

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Ruskin
• Con la collaborazione di: Edward Tyas Cook (Editore), Alexander Wedderburn (Editore), Alexander Dundas Oligvy Wedderburn (Editore), Wedderburn Alexander (Editore)
• Editore: External catalogues UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9781108008495
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00849-5
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Works of John Ruskin; The Works of John Ruskin 39 Volume Paperback Set
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900