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""Ruskin as Literary Critic Selections"" provides a curated overview of the critical insights of John Ruskin, one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era. Compiled and edited by A. H. R. Ball, this collection brings together essential passages that showcase Ruskin's unique approach to literature, art, and the moral dimensions of aesthetics. While Ruskin is widely celebrated for his art criticism and social theories, this volume highlights his significant contributions to literary analysis, exploring his views on style, imagination, and the role of the writer in society. The selections within demonstrate Ruskin's belief that great art and literature are inextricably linked to the character of the author and the health of the community. Readers will find insightful commentary on poetry, fiction, and the nature of truth in writing. This work serves as an invaluable resource for students of English literature and those interested in the intellectual history of the nineteenth century. By presenting Ruskin's critical prose in an accessible format, ""Ruskin as Literary Critic Selections"" underscores the enduring relevance of his thought on the intersections of beauty, ethics, and the written word. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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