Foreign Master's Essays Series -- Selected Essays of Ruskin [Set books are not sold separately]

Author: (English) John Ruskin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: John Ruskin was a unique prose writer and art critic of 19th-century Britain. His prose is strong in reasoning, exquisite in analysis, and skillful in description. The content of his works mostly involves reflections and critiques on major issues such as life, society, and natural environments. His profound thoughts, extraordinary demeanor, clear likes and dislikes, and boundless compassion often inspire readers to feel a sense of admiration akin to gazing at towering mountains and flowing rivers while gaining enlightenment. This book selects and translates some classic works from Ruskin's representative works such as The Queen of the Air, The Crown of Wild Olives, and Modern Painters, totaling 10 essays.