La librairie des livres interdits

Marc Levy

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John Ruskin by Frederic Harrison is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of the influential Victorian writer, artist, and social critic. The book explores Ruskin's upbringing, education, and early career as an art critic, as well as his later work as a social reformer and advocate for environmental conservation. Harrison delves into Ruskin's complex personal life, including his troubled marriage to Effie Gray and his later relationship with Rose La Touche. The book also examines Ruskin's major works, including Modern Painters, The Stones of Venice, and Unto This Last, and analyzes their impact on Victorian society and beyond. Through extensive research and analysis, Harrison provides a vivid portrait of one of the most important figures of the 19th century.1906. A biography of Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar Victoria. He was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. Harrison chronicles his life from its origin in London through his last days, which were spent in seclusion at Brantwood on Lake Coniston, following a mental breakdown owing to his disappointment in love over Rose la Touche. He was laid to rest in the Coniston Churchyard. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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