The Cambridge Companion to John Ruskin

This is a timely and well-crafted work, demonstrating in a persuasive and subtle way how worthwhile it is to revisit and re-evaluate John Ruskin (1819-1900). In his day, he was lionized for his many writings and lectures on art and architecture, taste and culture, social change and technological innovation and the environment. In the 1950s-1960s (and not for the first time), his reputation waned and this companion alerts and reminds us that Ruskin’s impact at the time and influence since are – in his field – too important to ignore. Ruskin’s public life was one of no mean success, but...