Publisher's Synopsis
Arrows of the Chase is a collection of scattered letters written by the renowned English art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist John Ruskin. The letters were originally published in various daily newspapers between the years 1840 to 1880. The book is a compilation of Ruskin's thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics including art, literature, politics, social issues, and more. The letters provide a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era. Ruskin's writing is characterized by its eloquence, passion, and intellectual depth, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and social thought.1891. Here are a series of letters ranging over a period of, broadly, forty years of Ruskin's life; most of them written hastily, and all in hours snatched from heavier work; and in the entire mass of them there is not a word Ruskin wished to change, not a statement he must retract, and, he believes, a few pieces of advice, which the reader will not find it for his good to act upon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
