{"product_id":"sesame-and-lilies-john-ruskin","title":"Sesame and Lilies  - John Ruskin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eSesame and Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Ruskin\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"104\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eThomas Nelson\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1941 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003ePAPERBACK\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"206\"\u003ePAGE - \u003c\/strong\u003e192\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 in × 6.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eSesame and Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most celebrated works by \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eJohn Ruskin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eminent Victorian writer, art critic, and social thinker. Originally delivered as two lectures in the 1860s and later published as essays, this work has remained influential for over a century, firmly placing it within the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e“100 Years Old Books”\u003c\/strong\u003e category. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e1941 Thomas Nelson edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, comprising \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e192 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserves Ruskin’s powerful ideas in a compact and accessible format.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eThe book is divided into two main essays: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e“Sesame: Of Kings’ Treasuries”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e“Lilies: Of Queens’ Gardens.”\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cem data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eSesame\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruskin explores the value of literature and reading, arguing that books are a form of intellectual wealth that can shape character, intellect, and society. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with great works of literature as a means of personal and moral development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eLilies\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruskin turns his attention to the role of women in society, presenting his views on education, virtue, and domestic influence. While some of his perspectives reflect the social norms of the Victorian era, the essay remains significant for its historical insight and its influence on debates about gender and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eRuskin’s writing is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eeloquence, moral seriousness, and philosophical depth\u003c\/strong\u003e. He combines literary criticism with broader reflections on culture, ethics, and human responsibility, making the work both intellectually stimulating and historically important.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003ecompact size (4 × 6.5 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e of this edition makes it highly portable and suitable for reflective reading. 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