Praeterita by John Ruskin

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Introductions

• Introduction
• Ruskin interpreting Ruskin (chapter in the Oxford "Past Masters" volume on Ruskin

Biographical contexts

• A Ruskin Chronology
• Ruskin's home's: Herne Hill, Denmark Hill, and Brantwood on Lake Coniston (15 views, some accompanied by text from Praeterita)
• Ruskin's passion for traveling and collecting
• Ruskin and Lake Como

Ruskin's Childhood and His Lifelong Relationship with his Parents

• Ruskin's Childhood
• Ruskin's tortured relationship with his father
• Ruskin's and his parents
• Ruskin's Madness

Narrative and Structure

• The Structure of Ruskin's Praeterita
• Dominant Patterns and Structure

Religion

• Early religious training and belief
• Loss of belief
• Return to belief

Brief Observations and Discussion Questions

• Ruskin: Writing about Himself Writing about Himself

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Last modified 18 July 2012