Fors Clavigera (Volume 3 of 8) : Letters to the workmen and labourers of Great Britain

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

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"Fors Clavigera (Volume 3 of 8)" by John Ruskin is a series of letters published during the 1870s. Addressed to British workmen and laborers, these pamphlets explore Ruskin's moral vision of sincere labor and social reform. Inspired by mentor Thomas Carlyle, Ruskin tackles varied topics—from economic values to art criticism. The series famously includes his scathing review of Whistler's paintings, calling one work "flinging a pot of paint in the public's face," which sparked a notorious libel case that changed Ruskin's career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Conduct of life Social problems Aesthetics Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century Working class -- Great Britain

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