"Sesame and Lilies" by John Ruskin is a set of lectures from the 1800's about education and morals, focusing on the importance of books and the roles of women in society. The book is an argument against how people were learning and what they cared about back then, pushing for a hunt for real knowledge and a life with meaning. Ruskin starts by talking about how books are like treasure chests, full of important truths and lessons. He believes reading should build character, not just fill your head with facts. He criticizes how society cares too much about money and status, and instead encourages people, especially young women, to build useful libraries and live thoughtful lives, responsibly.
Sesame and Lilies
By John Ruskin
Discover a call to arms for meaningful education and responsible living, where books are treasures and women hold the key to a better society.
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About the AuthorJohn Ruskin was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as art, architecture, political economy, education, museology, geology, botany, ornithology, literature, history, and myth.
John Ruskin was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as art, architecture, political economy, education, museology, geology, botany, ornithology, literature, history, and myth.
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