The Works of John Ruskin: Time and tide, by Weare and Tyne. "Unto this last." Munera pulveris. The eagle's nestJ. Wiley, 1889 |
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... Modern Pleasure . — ( Covent Garden Pan- tomime . ) . 18 22 LETTER VI . - DEXTERITY . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( The Japanese Jugglers . ) ... 29 LETTER VII . - FESTIVITY . Of the various Expressions of National Festivity ...
... Modern Pleasure . — ( Covent Garden Pan- tomime . ) . 18 22 LETTER VI . - DEXTERITY . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( The Japanese Jugglers . ) ... 29 LETTER VII . - FESTIVITY . Of the various Expressions of National Festivity ...
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... Modern French ...... LETTER X. - WHEAT - SIFTING . 44 ..... The Meaning , and actual Operation , of Satanic or Demoniacal Influence ...... LETTER XI . - THE GOLDEN BOUGH . The Satanic Power is mainly Twofold : the Power of causing False ...
... Modern French ...... LETTER X. - WHEAT - SIFTING . 44 ..... The Meaning , and actual Operation , of Satanic or Demoniacal Influence ...... LETTER XI . - THE GOLDEN BOUGH . The Satanic Power is mainly Twofold : the Power of causing False ...
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... Modern Entertainments on the Mind of Youth 200 APPENDIX 4 . Drunkenness as the Cause of Crime .... 201 APPENDIX 5 . Abuse of Food 203 APPENDIX 6 . Law of Property . 804 APPENDIX 7 . Ambition of Bishops 205 Regulations of Trade ...
... Modern Entertainments on the Mind of Youth 200 APPENDIX 4 . Drunkenness as the Cause of Crime .... 201 APPENDIX 5 . Abuse of Food 203 APPENDIX 6 . Law of Property . 804 APPENDIX 7 . Ambition of Bishops 205 Regulations of Trade ...
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... after his shutters ! You practica . English ! -will you ever unbar the shutters of your brains , and hang a picture or two in those state cham- bera ? Letter 5 . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( LETTER IV . - EXPENDITURE . 21.
... after his shutters ! You practica . English ! -will you ever unbar the shutters of your brains , and hang a picture or two in those state cham- bera ? Letter 5 . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( LETTER IV . - EXPENDITURE . 21.
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John Ruskin. Letter 5 . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( Covent Garden Pantomime . ) February 25 , 1867 . THERE is this great advantage in the writing real let- ters , that the direct ... Modern Pleasure — (Covent Garden Pan- tomime )
John Ruskin. Letter 5 . The Corruption of Modern Pleasure .- ( Covent Garden Pantomime . ) February 25 , 1867 . THERE is this great advantage in the writing real let- ters , that the direct ... Modern Pleasure — (Covent Garden Pan- tomime )
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Page 96 - This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
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Page 123 - THERE is -NO WEALTH BUT LIFE. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.
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