Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 - The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents by John Lord
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Stimulating writings in ethics, education, and political economy. Frederic Harrison on Ruskin's stirring thoughts and melodious speech. Birth and youth-time; Collingwood's "Life" and his own "Praeterita". Defence of Turner and what it grew into. Architectural writings, lectures, and early publications. Interest in Pre-Raphaelitism and its disciples. Growing fame; with admiring friends and correspondents. On the public platform; personal appearance of the man. Economic and socialistic vagaries. F. Harrison on "Ruskin as Prophet" and teacher. Inspiring lay sermons and minor writings. Reformer and would-be regenerator of modern society. Attitude towards industrial problems of his time. Founds the communal "Guild of St. George". Philanthropies, and lecturings in "Working Men's College". |
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