Publisher's Synopsis
Frondes Agrestes is a collection of essays and musings on nature and art by the renowned Victorian-era writer and critic, John Ruskin. The book is divided into five sections, each exploring a different aspect of nature, from trees and flowers to clouds and mountains. Ruskin's writing is poetic and meditative, as he reflects on the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and its relationship to human creativity and expression. Along the way, he also touches on themes such as the importance of observation, the role of imagination in art, and the need for a deeper understanding of our place in the world. Written in Ruskin's signature style, Frondes Agrestes is a timeless and inspiring work that continues to resonate with readers today.1908. Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar Victoria, was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. Frondes Agrestes is a passage from Modern Painters, his monumental work. Contents: Principles of Art; Power and Office of Imagination; Illustrative: The Sky; Illustrative: Streams and Sea; Illustrative: Mountains; Illustrative: Stones; Illustrative: Plants and Flowers; Education; and Moralities. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
