02254cam a22003013u 4500 22230 UtSlPG 20260610133519.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 Hortus Inclusus : Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-03 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Hortus Inclusus" by John Ruskin is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The work is dedicated to the author's close friends, the "Sister Ladies of the Thwaite," and reflects Ruskin's deep appreciation and admiration for them. These letters weave together themes of nature, beauty, and personal sentiment, showcasing Ruskin's thoughts during a time of great artistic and philosophical inquiry. The opening of "Hortus Inclusus" introduces readers to the context of the letters, highlighting the serene lives of the ladies who inspired them. Ruskin describes their character, warmth, and the compassion they showed towards their village community, contrasting with his own struggles and feelings of melancholy. In these early letters, he reflects on various experiences and emotions, revealing a blend of gratitude, nostalgia, and the poignant awareness of life's impermanence, particularly after the loss of a loved one. The personal nature of these letters invites readers to explore Ruskin's contemplative musings on relationships, art, and the natural world, setting a tone of intimate reflection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 -- Correspondence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22230 63374 63374