John Ruskin

""John Ruskin"" by David Larg is a biography of the famous Victorian art critic, social thinker, and writer. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Ruskin's life, work, and ideas, tracing his intellectual development and exploring his impact on the cultural and social landscape of his time. Larg delves into Ruskin's childhood, education, and early career, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the era, including William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Thomas Carlyle. The book also examines Ruskin's artistic and literary output, including his influential books on art and architecture, his social criticism, and his poetry. Through a detailed analysis of Ruskin's ideas and writings, Larg sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of his thought, as well as his enduring legacy in the fields of art, culture, and social reform. Ultimately, ""John Ruskin"" is a fascinating and insightful portrait of one of the most important figures of the Victorian era, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, literature, and social thought.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.