The Stones of Venice (Penguin Classic History S.) - Softcover

Ruskin, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141390654 ISBN 13: 9780141390659

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2001

Synopsis

In a more leisured age, John Ruskin's magnificent opus was once read by all who visited Venice and by many who never made the pilgrimage. Now, few have time to read the half-million words that he wrote on the most magnificent maritime city in the world. This edition, expertly and sensitively edited by J G Links, puts this fascinating book within the reach of those with limited resources of time. Much that was superfluous has been omitted; what is left is the essence of a now most readable book. It is a book for the lover of architecture, the lover of Venice, the lover of lost causes - but, perhaps above all, for the lover of fine writing.

About this title

Synopsis:

John Ruskin, one of the most influential art critics of the 19th centruy, wrote more than half a million words on Venice. This is an abridged version of his opus, which still contains the essence of his original work, for those who would appreciate Venice, architecture and Ruskin's fine writing.

About the Author:

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was one of the most influential art critics of the nineteenth century.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0141390654
• ISBN 13: 9780141390659
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272