02452cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500400014224600400018226400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850801280043952012220056753400450178965300500183465300420188465300280192670000400195470000340199485600430202899900190207164645UtSlPG20260610134506.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRuskin, John,d1819-190011a"Præterita": souvenirs de jeunesse1 a"Praeterita": souvenirs de jeunesse 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2021-02-27 aLaura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) a"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.) nOriginal publication data not identified aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography aCritics -- Great Britain -- Biography aRuskin, John, 1819-19001 aLa Sizeranne, Robert de,d1866-19321 aParis, Marguerite,d1852-191740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64645 c105468d105468