Publisher's Synopsis
The Exquisite Tragedy: An Intimate Life of John Ruskin is a biography written by Amabel Williams-Ellis. The book delves into the life of John Ruskin, a prominent Victorian art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist. The author explores Ruskin's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with mental illness, and his eventual descent into madness. Williams-Ellis also examines Ruskin's career as a writer and critic, with a particular focus on his views on art and society. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a range of primary sources, including Ruskin's diaries and letters. Overall, The Exquisite Tragedy provides a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of one of the most complex and fascinating figures of the Victorian era.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.
