The Two Paths (eBook)

Exploring Life's Crossroads: Art, Morality, and Individual Choice in the Victorian Era

John Ruskin (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
208 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624600-6 (EAN)

Infos

John Ruskin's The Two Paths, originally delivered as a series of lectures, explores the choices individuals make in life, whether to pursue a creative and fulfilling path or a utilitarian and conventional one. Ruskin's writing style is eloquent and filled with profound insights, making the book a classic in English literature. Written in the 19th century, the book reflects the shifting values of the Victorian era and the impact of industrialization on society. With references to art, morality, and societal expectations, The Two Paths offers a thought-provoking exploration of the moral and spiritual dimensions of human existence. John Ruskin, a leading art critic and social thinker of his time, drew upon his observations of art and society to inspire readers to contemplate the deeper meaning of their choices in life. His keen observations and intellectual depth shine through in this timeless work. I highly recommend The Two Paths to readers interested in exploring the intersections of art, morality, and individual choice in the context of the Victorian era, as well as those seeking profound philosophical reflections on life.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Art criticism • british authors • Decoration and ornament • Decorative arts • English literature • John Ruskin • Literary criticism • philosophy of art • pre-Raphaelite movement • Social commentary • Victorian Literature • visual arts