Fors Clavigera (Volume 5 of 8) Letters to the workmen and labourers of Great Britain

"Fors Clavigera (Volume 5 of 8)" by John Ruskin is a series of letters from the late 1800s, penned to the working people of Great Britain, and highlights the social problems, moral issues, and educational opportunities of their time. Ruskin seeks to better society by encouraging workers and laborers to value beauty, education, and community involvement. He clarifies his goals at the beginning, aiming to connect with readers while explaining his thinking. He stresses the need to define his beliefs and refuses the idea of creating a model institution; instead, he wants to strengthen current educational structures. Through stories and reviews, he shines a light on the clergy's moral condition and the hardships of the working class, calling for real action to improve both personal and community life. Ruskin’s writing mixes personal stories with social reviews, building the base for a more in-depth look at the moral and realistic results in the letters that will follow.