Project Gutenberg 2021-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 354 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) La Sizeranne, Robert de 1866 1932 Sizeranne, Robert de la De la Sizeranne, Robert Paris, Marguerite 1852 1917 Paris, Mme Gaston Paris‏, Madame Gaston Paris‏, Mme Gaston-Bruno-Paulin "Præterita": souvenirs de jeunesse "Praeterita": souvenirs de jeunesse Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Præterita: souvenirs de jeunesse" by John Ruskin is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the formative years and life experiences of the author, revealing his deep connection to nature and art, as well as the influence of his upbringing. Through vivid memories, Ruskin reflects on his education, family dynamics, and the development of his aesthetic sensibilities, showcasing the events and individuals that shaped his character and intellectual pursuits. The opening of this autobiography introduces us to Ruskin's childhood, highlighting his upbringing under a strict yet nurturing mother and a principled father. He recounts the rigorous educational practices imposed by his mother, emphasizing the importance of Scripture and moral values in shaping his character. As a child, he developed an intense appreciation for nature, cultivated through solitary explorations of his gardens and the surrounding landscape. The narrative sets the stage for Ruskin's later philosophical and artistic endeavors, hinting at the passions and conflicts that will underpin his reflections on beauty, art, and morality throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Art Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 677533 2025-07-25T13:04:43.043760 text/html 655806 2024-10-18T11:28:38 text/html 1291237 2025-07-25T13:04:51.313244 application/epub+zip 1302492 2025-07-25T13:04:44.883773 application/epub+zip 400272 2025-07-25T13:04:43.906749 application/epub+zip 1820325 2025-07-25T13:04:55.991212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1802484 2025-07-25T13:04:50.428252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 729359 2022-09-29T06:21:54.439915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636421 2025-07-25T13:04:42.314778 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 616450 2024-10-18T11:28:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18428 2025-07-25T13:04:56.161190 application/rdf+xml 12001 2025-07-25T13:04:44.146846 image/jpeg 2041 2025-07-25T13:04:44.026789 image/jpeg 1701698 2025-07-25T13:04:43.142768 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 fr.wikipedia