The Crown of Wild Olive by John Ruskin
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"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.)
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Economics |
| Subject | English literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | War |
| Subject | Work |
| Subject | Architecture |
| Subject | Drawing -- Study and teaching |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26716 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26716-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4934 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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