John Ruskin

The Solitary Warrior (1929) contains a large number of letters by Ruskin, none of which has been previously published. They are of special importance and interest: many belong to the middle period of his life and show the influences which produced ‘Fors Clavigera’. They are full of vivid pictures and discuss intimately many fundamental problems.

Queen of the Air: Being a Study of Greek Myths of Clouds and Storm by John Ruskin is an exploration of Greek mythology with a particular focus on natural elements, specifically clouds and storms. Ruskin delves into the symbolic and literal interpretations of weather phenomena in ancient Greek myths, examining how these elements were personified and revered by the Greeks. Ruskin begins by providing an overview of Greek mythology, emphasizing the importance of nature in these ancient stories. He explains how the Greeks personified natural elements, attributing them to various deities and mythological figures. The book focuses on key mythological figures associated with clouds and storms. For instance, Zeus, the king of the gods, is often depicted wielding thunderbolts and controlling the weather. Hera, Zeus's wife, is also examined for her association with the sky and atmospheric phenomena. Ruskin delves into the symbolic meanings behind these myths. He interprets the stories not just as literal explanations of weather events but as profound allegories reflecting human emotions, societal values, and philosophical ideas. The connection between nature and divinity is a central theme in the book. Ruskin discusses how the Greeks saw the divine in natural occurrences.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Proserpina, Volume 2; Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the Alps and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Proserpina, Volume 1; Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the Alps and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.