Book cover for John Ruskin And Effie Gray: The Story Of A Marriage by William James

John Ruskin And Effie Gray

The Story Of A Marriage

2010 Released
288 Pages
4-6 Hours
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Kessinger PublishingISBN 9781163141984

""John Ruskin and Effie Gray: The Story of a Marriage"" is a biographical account written by William James that delves into the tumultuous relationship between the famous Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his wife, Effie Gray. The book explores the couple's courtship, marriage, and eventual separation, shedding light on the societal and personal factors that contributed to their struggles. James draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a vivid and intimate portrayal of Ruskin and Gray's lives. He also examines the broader cultural and historical context of their relationship, offering insights into the Victorian era's attitudes towards gender, sexuality, and marriage. Overall, ""John Ruskin and Effie Gray: The Story of a Marriage"" is a compelling and informative look at one of the most fascinating relationships of the 19th century.The Story Of John Ruskin, Effie Gray And John Everett Millais Told For The First Time In Their Unpublished Letters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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