Letters Addressed To A College Friend During The Years 1840-1845

""Letters Addressed To A College Friend During The Years 1840-1845"" is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned English writer, artist, and critic, John Ruskin. The letters were originally written to Ruskin's friend from Oxford University, Charles Norton, and cover a period of five years from 1840 to 1845. The letters offer an intimate insight into Ruskin's life during this time, including his travels, studies, and personal experiences. They also reveal his early intellectual and artistic development, as well as his evolving political and social views. Ruskin's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of nature, which he often uses as a metaphor for human experience. He also discusses his interest in art and architecture, and his admiration for the works of the Old Masters. Overall, ""Letters Addressed To A College Friend During The Years 1840-1845"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential cultural figures of the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Ruskin's life and work.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.