Unto This Last and Other Writings by John RuskinMy rating: 1 of 5 stars
Ruskin may have been a social critic of the time, but his works does little to inspire the world of today. His only contribution to today’s society is how to appreciate gothic architecture. To address your readership as delusional is not a great way to introduce yourself. It’s almost as if you’re telling your reader that they can’t make up their own mind. This fierce attack leads onto a capitalist rant, much of which is hard to follow and the ideas come thick and fast without thought for his readership. It’s also quite strange that someone who has such a strong view on communism is also very appreciative of gothic structures; since this form of architecture represents the highest social status. He also believes that to complete a task requires the sacrifice of a soul, but if the worker never enjoyed producing the architecture; then the piece should not have been attempted. There are some very mixed views here.
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