Sesame And Lilies: Three Lectures
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen, 1900
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marked wear and tanning of external cover and internal pages; signed by previous owner on inside cover; pages underlined
Ruskin's profound work, Sesame And Lilies, presents a compelling philosophical discourse on the vital role of education and literature in shaping individual character and societal values. This influential collection of essays argues for a cultivated approach to reading, instructing readers on how to engage with great minds and their timeless wisdom. It further illustrates Ruskin's distinct perspectives on the ideal responsibilities and intellectual development of men and women within Victorian society. The text chronicles a vision of moral and intellectual refinement, offering a powerful call to intellectual engagement and ethical living. Its eloquent prose and insightful arguments continue to resonate, offering a foundational text for understanding 19th-century social thought and its enduring relevance to personal growth.
Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen, 1900
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marked wear and tanning of external cover and internal pages; signed by previous owner on inside cover; pages underlined
Ruskin's profound work, Sesame And Lilies, presents a compelling philosophical discourse on the vital role of education and literature in shaping individual character and societal values. This influential collection of essays argues for a cultivated approach to reading, instructing readers on how to engage with great minds and their timeless wisdom. It further illustrates Ruskin's distinct perspectives on the ideal responsibilities and intellectual development of men and women within Victorian society. The text chronicles a vision of moral and intellectual refinement, offering a powerful call to intellectual engagement and ethical living. Its eloquent prose and insightful arguments continue to resonate, offering a foundational text for understanding 19th-century social thought and its enduring relevance to personal growth.