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100 1 _aTurner, J. M. W.
_q(Joseph Mallord William),
_d1775-1851
245 1 4 _aThe Harbours of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-23
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Harbours of England" by John Ruskin is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century that examines the significance of English ports through the lens of art and culture, particularly focusing on the paintings of J.M.W. Turner. The work reflects on the aesthetic and human elements of harbors, celebrating their beauty and practical importance while critiquing the artistic representations of these scenes. The opening of the work sets the tone with an exploration of Turner's perspective on boats and the sea. Ruskin expresses a deep admiration for the simplicity and perfection of boat design, using it as a metaphor for human ingenuity against nature's tumultuous forces. He notes the profound impact of boats on human connection, suggesting that their design and function embody a sense of wonder and utility that transcends typical human creations. The text also serves as an introduction to Turner's artistic philosophy, emphasizing how he sought to capture the essence and emotions associated with maritime environments rather than precise details of the locations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHarbors -- England
700 1 _aRuskin, John,
_d1819-1900
700 1 _aLupton, Thomas Goff,
_d1791-1873
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21591
999 _c62743
_d62743