Publisher's Synopsis
""The Exquisite Tragedy: An Intimate Life Of John Ruskin"" is a biographical book written by Amabel Williams-Ellis. The book delves into the life of John Ruskin, a prominent Victorian-era critic, writer, and artist. The author explores Ruskin's personal life, including his relationships with his parents, his marriage to Effie Gray, and his later infatuation with Rose La Touche. The book also covers Ruskin's professional career, including his influential writings on art, architecture, and social justice. Williams-Ellis offers a vivid portrait of Ruskin's life, painting a picture of a brilliant but troubled man whose personal struggles informed his intellectual pursuits. The book is well-researched and offers a comprehensive look at one of the most important 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.
