Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 956 Collingwood, W. G. (William Gershom) 1854 1932 Collingwood, William Gershom The Life of John Ruskin E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Wilelmina Mallière, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Life of John Ruskin" by W. G. Collingwood is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and influences of John Ruskin, a prominent art critic, social thinker, and writer of the 19th century, highlighting his Scottish roots, formative years, and the development of his thoughts and works. The opening of the text delves into Ruskin's ancestry and the familial influences that shaped his character from a young age. It traces his origins back to a mixed Scottish heritage, detailing family connections and notable ancestors who contributed to his upbringing. This section establishes a foundation for understanding the complexities of Ruskin's personality and intellect, as well as his rise in the artistic and philosophical realms. The narrative builds a context for the subsequent exploration of Ruskin's life, showcasing the blend of his Scottish heritage with his English upbringing, and foreshadowing how these facets of his identity would inform his later works and critiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 779975 2025-08-06T03:49:10.874958 text/html 666026 2024-10-28T20:03:35 text/html 430173 2025-08-06T03:49:24.749919 application/epub+zip 443734 2025-08-06T03:49:15.070965 application/epub+zip 359954 2025-08-06T03:49:13.208967 application/epub+zip 750130 2025-08-06T03:49:31.286863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655904 2025-08-06T03:49:23.089928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 560710 2022-09-07T00:06:41.493475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615158 2025-08-06T03:49:08.908994 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 595322 2024-10-28T20:03:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16524 2025-08-06T03:49:31.430837 application/rdf+xml 13873 2025-08-06T03:49:13.781945 image/jpeg 3949 2025-08-06T03:49:13.494941 image/jpeg 403713 2025-08-06T03:49:10.931997 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia