TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ruskin,John
AU  - La Sizeranne,Robert de
AU  - Paris,Marguerite
TI  - "Præterita": souvenirs de jeunesse
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
KW  - Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography
KW  - Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
N1  - Release date is 2021-02-27; Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Præterita: souvenirs de jeunesse" by John Ruskin is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the formative years and life experiences of the author, revealing his deep connection to nature and art, as well as the influence of his upbringing. Through vivid memories, Ruskin reflects on his education, family dynamics, and the development of his aesthetic sensibilities, showcasing the events and individuals that shaped his character and intellectual pursuits.  The opening of this autobiography introduces us to Ruskin's childhood, highlighting his upbringing under a strict yet nurturing mother and a principled father. He recounts the rigorous educational practices imposed by his mother, emphasizing the importance of Scripture and moral values in shaping his character. As a child, he developed an intense appreciation for nature, cultivated through solitary explorations of his gardens and the surrounding landscape. The narrative sets the stage for Ruskin's later philosophical and artistic endeavors, hinting at the passions and conflicts that will underpin his reflections on beauty, art, and morality throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64645
ER  -