John Ruskin: The Portrait Of A Prophet

John Ruskin: The Portrait Of A Prophet

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Quennell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, St. James's Place, London, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Peter Quennell's John Ruskin: The Portrait Of A Prophet presents a vivid and incisive account of the complex Victorian polymath. This biography uncovers the intellectual journey and personal struggles of a figure who profoundly influenced art, architecture, and social ethics. Quennell illustrates Ruskin's prophetic voice, detailing his passionate critiques of industrial society and his revolutionary insights into aesthetics. The narrative captures the essence of a man whose ideas continue to resonate, offering a compelling look at his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on his era.

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Description

Author: Peter Quennell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, St. James's Place, London, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Peter Quennell's John Ruskin: The Portrait Of A Prophet presents a vivid and incisive account of the complex Victorian polymath. This biography uncovers the intellectual journey and personal struggles of a figure who profoundly influenced art, architecture, and social ethics. Quennell illustrates Ruskin's prophetic voice, detailing his passionate critiques of industrial society and his revolutionary insights into aesthetics. The narrative captures the essence of a man whose ideas continue to resonate, offering a compelling look at his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on his era.