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From the stones of Venice to the clouds above the Alps, from the hand of the craftsman to the conscience of society, these readings invite you into one of the nineteenth century’s most searching and distinctive minds. Listen closely, and learn again how to see.]]>enDesignPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c170aa6c94e5b021a70a1e88efc1f65.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-ruskin-library--7270629Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:50:02 +0000John RuskinJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comEnter a library in which art, nature, architecture, labour, beauty, and the duties of human life are examined with uncommon intensity. The John Ruskin Library presents Ruskin’s books in full, giving his arguments room to unfold as he intended:...
From the stones of Venice to the clouds above the Alps, from the hand of the craftsman to the conscience of society, these readings invite you into one of the nineteenth century’s most searching and distinctive minds. Listen closely, and learn again how to see.]]>falsed46ebda6-9025-5f20-966d-0b03ceaa972aserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sesame-and-lilies-preface-part-1--74320616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74320616Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:38:49 +0000John RuskinIn which a mature mind reflects upon the evolution of his thoughts, offering clarifications and corrections on earlier works whilst emphasising the value of choosing literature wisely and treating books as treasured possessions. He imparts earnest...727false11full