Letters From John Ruskin To F. A. Malleson (1896)

Letters From John Ruskin To F. A. Malleson (1896) is a collection of personal correspondence between the renowned Victorian art critic and social thinker, John Ruskin, and his close friend and confidante, F. A. Malleson. The letters cover a period of over thirty years, from the early 1860s to the mid-1890s, and offer a fascinating insight into Ruskin's private thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a wide range of topics, from art and literature to politics and social reform.Throughout the book, Ruskin's distinctive voice shines through, as he shares his passionate and often controversial views on the state of Victorian society and the role of the artist in shaping it. He also offers personal reflections on his own life and work, including his struggles with mental illness and his ongoing efforts to promote the cause of social justice.Despite the often weighty subject matter, the letters are written in a warm and engaging style, with Ruskin's wit and humor shining through even in his most serious moments. They offer a unique window into the mind of one of the most influential cultural figures of the Victorian era, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and emotional world of a man who was both a towering intellectual and a deeply sensitive human being.Overall, Letters From John Ruskin To F. A. Malleson (1896) is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of John Ruskin, Victorian culture and society, or the history of art and literature in the 19th century.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.