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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"A Joy For Ever" (and Its Price in the Market) by John Ruskin is a treatise on the political economy of art, written in the mid-19th century. The work is based on two lectures delivered in Manchester in 1857, where Ruskin reflects on the relationship between art, wealth, and societal values. He delves into the idea that true art should bring lasting joy and examines the impact of economic practices on both the creation and appreciation of art.  At the start of this work, Ruskin discusses the historically changing perceptions of wealth and poverty, contrasting past philosophies that revered poverty with contemporary attitudes that honor wealth. He introduces the fundamental economic principle that a nation's labor can provide for both essential needs and artistic treasures, advocating for a balanced respect for both beauty and utility. Ruskin emphasizes the importance of ethical governance in the application of labor, urging readers to recognize the responsibility that comes with wealth and to understand how political economy can shape societal values toward art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArt40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19980