Fors Clavigera (Volume 6 of 8) by John Ruskin

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Author Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
Title Fors Clavigera (Volume 6 of 8)
Letters to the workmen and labourers of Great Britain
Original Publication United Kingdom: George Allen, 1871, pubdate 1884.
Note Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Fors Clavigera (Volume 6 of 8)" by John Ruskin is a collection of letters directed at the working class of Great Britain, written in the late 19th century. Through these letters, Ruskin expresses his deep concerns about social and economic issues of his time, advocating for compassion and moral responsibility toward the poor and the disenfranchised. The work illustrates the author's endeavor to illuminate societal problems and propose solutions rooted in genuine human concern and spirituality. The opening of the volume begins with Ruskin's reflection on the disparity between the comforts enjoyed by the privileged and the stark realities faced by the impoverished, as exemplified by a tragic account of a shoemaker who died from neglect and starvation. He captures this moral crisis with poignant imagery and personal anecdotes, emphasizing the duty of the educated and affluent classes to take responsibility for the well-being of society's vulnerable members. Ruskin challenges the prevailing attitudes toward charity and philanthropy, arguing that true help requires a deeper understanding and active involvement in the lives of those who suffer, ultimately calling for a transformative approach to societal values and the human condition. (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
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EBook-No. 70181
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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