Ruskin and Modernism

Exploring the complex relationship between John Ruskin and Anglo-American modernism, this volume features insights from international scholars marking the centenary of Ruskin's death. It highlights how Ruskin's extensive writings contain elements of emerging modernism, reflecting a strong opposition to a declining modernity. The contributors argue that these ideas forecast significant themes that would later resonate in 20th-century literature and art, revealing Ruskin's pivotal yet often overlooked role in shaping modernist thought.