The Works of John Ruskin Volume 16: A Joy Forever and The Two Paths (Cambridge Library Collection - Works of John Ruskin) - Softcover

Ruskin, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110800864X ISBN 13: 9781108008648

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The influence of John Ruskin (1819–1900), both on his own time and on artistic and social developments in the twentieth century, cannot be over-stated. He changed Victorian perceptions of art, and was the main influence behind 'Gothic revival' architecture. As a social critic, he argued for the improvement of the condition of the poor, and against the increasing mechanisation of work in factories, which he believed was dull and soul-destroying. The thirty-nine volumes of the Library Edition of his works, published between 1903 and 1912, are themselves a remarkable achievement, in which his books and essays - almost all highly illustrated - are given a biographical and critical context in extended introductory essays and in the 'Minor Ruskiniana' - extracts from letters, articles and reminiscences both by and about Ruskin. This sixteenth volume contains essays and lectures on aesthetics.

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Book Description:

This sixteenth volume of the magisterial Library Edition (1903–1912) of the works of John Ruskin contains essays and lectures on aesthetics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 110800864X
• ISBN 13: 9781108008648
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 616
• Editor: Cook Edward Tyas