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100 1 _aRuskin, John,
_d1819-1900
245 1 4 _aThe Crown of Wild Olive :
_balso Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-28
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci,
520 _a"The Crown of Wild Olive" by John Ruskin is a collection of lectures written in the late 19th century, addressing key societal issues of the time, particularly the concepts of work, commerce, and warfare. In it, Ruskin explores the moral and social implications of industrialization and capitalism, questioning the true value of labor and calling for a reevaluation of the ways in which society directs human effort. The work serves as both an indictment and a philosophical exploration of the conditions of laborers and the ethical responsibilities of the affluent. The beginning of the text introduces Ruskin's reflections on the beautiful yet tragically neglected English countryside, which he sees as a representation of the fallout from industrial disregard for nature and human dignity. He laments the pollution and waste resulting from capitalist endeavors, emphasizing that the physical destruction mirrors a deeper moral decay within society. Ruskin sets the stage for his lectures by questioning the priorities within both capitalism and individual work, positing that the pursuit of wealth often leads to a loss of true value and joy in life. This opening portion serves to engage readers with immediate and relatable themes of environmental and social justice, laying a foundation for the more intricate discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
653 _aEconomics
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aWar
653 _aWork
653 _aArchitecture
653 _aDrawing -- Study and teaching
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26716
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