John Ruskin by Tim Hilton
This is the first part of a biography of John Ruskin, the most influential 19th-century critic of art and society. It draws on the complete text of Ruskin's diaries and many thousands of letters to provide an insight into the background and content of Ruskin's numerous books.
"The most readable and sympathetic [biography] that has yet appeared..This biography achieves perspective on its subject's character and achievement and on the well-known dramas of his domestic life." John Bayley, New York Review of Books "A stupendous biography." Fiona MacCarthy, The Times "The best life of the Victorian critic of art, architecture, and society we are likely to have for a long time." Washington Post Book World "Outstanding-beautifully written...loving but level-headed." John Gross, The Observer (Books of the Year) "A minor masterpiece of biographical writing." Roger Kimball, Architectural Record "Every serious scholar will have to acquire this volume, but even those who know practically nothing about Ruskin will find it enormously enjoyable." Quentin Bell, American Historical Review
Tim Hilton, a regular contributor to the Times Literary Supplement, has written the catalogues for a number of significant exhibitions and has taught both painting and art history in several British art schools.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300082654 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300082657 |
| Title | John Ruskin |
| Author | Tim Hilton |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2000-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
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