The Solitary Warrior

von J. Howard Whitehouse

208 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"The Solitary Warrior" is an illuminating collection of previously unpublished letters by the influential Victorian critic and social reformer John Ruskin. Edited by J. Howard Whitehouse, this volume provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the inner life of a man who profoundly shaped British art, architecture, and social thought. The correspondence captures Ruskin's intellectual vigor and his "solitary" struggle against the prevailing industrial and aesthetic norms of his time.Through these pages, the reader encounters Ruskin's reflections on his diverse interests, from the intricacies of Gothic architecture to his passionate advocacy for economic and educational reform. The letters reveal the personal challenges and spiritual inquiries of a writer dedicated to the pursuit of truth and beauty. This work serves as an essential primary source for scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature and history, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex genius whose legacy continues to resonate. "The Solitary Warrior" stands as a testament to the enduring power of Ruskin's voice and the depth of his commitment to humanistic values in an age of rapid change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025417813
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press