“Every one who cares about nature, or poetry, or the story of human development—every one who has a tinge of literature or philosophy, will find something that is for him in this volume.”—Westminster Review.
“Mr. Ruskin is in possession of a clear and penetrating mind; he is undeniably practical in his fundamental ideas; full of the deepest reverence for all that appears to him beautiful and holy. His style is, as usual, clear, bold, racy. Mr. Ruskin is one of the first writers of the day.”—Economist.
“The present volume, viewed as a literary achievement, is the highest and most striking evidence of the author’s abilities that has yet been published.”—Leader.
“All, it is to be hoped, will read the book for themselves. They will find it well worth a careful perusal.”—Saturday Review.
WORKS OF MR. RUSKIN—continued.
Modern Painters. Vols. I. and II.
Imp. 8vo. Vol. I., 5th Edit, 18s. cloth. Vol. II., 4th Edit., 10s. 6d. cloth.
“Mr. Ruskin’s work will send the painter more than ever to the study of nature; will train men who have always been delighted spectators of nature, to be also attentive observers. Our critics will learn to admire, and mere admirers will learn how to criticise: thus a public will be educated.”—Blackwood’s Magazine.
“A generous and impassioned review of the works of living painters. A hearty and earnest work, full of deep thought, and developing great and striking truths in art.”—British Quarterly Review.