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John Ruskin And Effie Gray: The Story Of A Marriage

John Ruskin And Effie Gray: The Story Of A Marriage

James, William

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Art HistoryHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164497278
ISBN13: 9781164497271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Ruskin and Effie Gray: The Story of a Marriage by William James is a biographical account of the marriage between the influential Victorian art critic and social thinker John Ruskin and his wife, Effie Gray. The book details the couple's courtship, marriage, and eventual separation, as well as the scandalous affair between Effie and the Pre-Raphaelite painter John Everett Millais. James explores the complex dynamics of the Ruskin-Gray relationship, including Ruskin's controlling and obsessive behavior, Effie's struggles with mental health, and the societal expectations and constraints placed on women during the Victorian era. Drawing on primary sources and personal correspondence, James provides a vivid and nuanced portrait of two fascinating individuals and their tumultuous marriage. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian history, art, and culture, as well as those interested in the complexities of human relationships and the role of gender in society.The Story Of John Ruskin, Effie Gray And John Everett Millais Told For The First Time In Their Unpublished Letters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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