The Exquisite Tragedy

The Exquisite Tragedy: An Intimate Life Of John Ruskin is a biography written by Amabel Williams-Ellis. The book explores the life of John Ruskin, a prominent figure in the Victorian era who was known for his work as an art critic, writer, and social thinker. The biography delves into Ruskin's personal life, including his relationships with his parents, his marriage to Effie Gray, and his later love affairs. The book also explores Ruskin's intellectual and artistic pursuits, including his work with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his advocacy for social reform. Throughout the book, Williams-Ellis paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of Ruskin, highlighting both his brilliance and his flaws. The Exquisite Tragedy is a compelling and comprehensive biography that sheds new light on one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.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.