La Bible d'Amiens by John Ruskin
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
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| Translator | Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 |
| Uniform Title | The Bible of Amiens. French |
| Title | La Bible d'Amiens |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La Bible d'Amiens" by John Ruskin is a critical work that examines the artistic and spiritual significance of the Cathedral of Amiens, written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a blend of art criticism and religious reflection, focusing on the architectural and sculptural details of the cathedral while exploring their deeper meanings. The author, John Ruskin, seeks to convey not only the aesthetic value of the cathedral's design but also its historical and theological implications. The opening of "La Bible d'Amiens" features a preface by translator Marcel Proust, who emphasizes the importance of understanding an author through their multiple works, hinting at Ruskin's complex intellectual legacy. The beginning section invites readers to appreciate the beauty of Amiens through a personal pilgrimage, suggesting that the cathedral embodies Ruskin's ideals about art and spirituality. The narrative aims to express how the cathedral serves as a living testament to artistry, history, and faith, while simultaneously setting the tone for a deeper exploration of its significance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cathédrale d'Amiens |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62615 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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