Bøker av John Ruskin

The first facsimile of Ruskin's epoch-making 'Nature of Gothic' as printed by his disciple William Morris at the Kelmscott Press. Essays by specialist contributors enlarge on the great significance of this book.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Proserpina, Volume 2; Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the Alps and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Storm Cloud of the Nineteenth Century is John Ruskin's rigorous and prophetic denunciation of capitalism's assault on the environment, developed through his conflicted relationship with 19th-century science.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Lectures on Art, Delivered Before the University of Oxford in Hilary Term, 1870' by John Ruskin is a significant collection of lectures that provides profound insights into the world of art. Ruskin, a prominent art critic and social thinker of the Victorian era, shares his knowledge, observations, and perspectives on various aspects of art. In these lectures, Ruskin explores different artistic principles, techniques, and styles, discussing the works of renowned artists from different periods. He delves into topics such as the importance of attention to detail, the relationship between art and nature, and the moral and spiritual dimensions of artistic expression. Ruskin's lectures not only offer a comprehensive understanding of art but also connect it to broader themes of society, ethics, and culture. His eloquent and passionate delivery captivates readers, urging them to consider the profound impact of art on individual and collective consciousness. Ruskin's deep knowledge, critical analysis, and compelling arguments make this collection a timeless exploration of the power and significance of art in human experience.