Fors Clavigera (Volume 1 of 8) by John Ruskin
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
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| Title |
Fors Clavigera (Volume 1 of 8) Letters to the workmen and labourers of Great Britain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Fors Clavigera (Volume 1 of 8)" by John Ruskin is a collection of letters written during the late 19th century. The work is primarily aimed at the working class in Great Britain, addressing issues surrounding labor, economics, and the moral implications of industrial society. Through his correspondence, Ruskin expresses a desire to enlighten and empower laborers, urging them to understand their economic power and to advocate for their own well-being. At the start of the first letter, addressed to friends on January 1, 1871, Ruskin reflects on the political climate of the time, emphasizing the fears that plague British society regarding foreign nations and domestic inequities. He criticizes the inability of the British people to enact meaningful change due to political divisions and a focus on self-interest. Ruskin is determined to become active in bettering society, particularly through a renewed appreciation for the arts and self-sufficiency among the laboring classes. He presents the notion that prosperity fundamentally depends on the understanding of economic principles, encouraging unity among workers to create a national "Store" instead of a debt, and outlining methods for reducing the suffering caused by material lack amidst apparent abundance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century |
| Subject | Working class -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59456 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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