Turrets, towers, and temples : The great buildings of the world, as seen and…
"Turrets, Towers, and Temples: The Great Buildings of the World, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers," edited and translated by Esther Singleton, is a compilation of architectural essays written in the early 20th century. This work brings together descriptions and reflections from various notable authors, celebrating the beauty, grandeur, and historical significance of some of the world's most iconic structures, including cathedrals, castles, and temples. Through this collection, readers will explore not only the physical aspects of these buildings but also the emotional and cultural narratives that surround them. The opening portion of the book includes a preface by Esther Singleton detailing her intention to collect various authors' interpretations of famous buildings, highlighting their architectural beauty and romantic essence. Following this is the contributor John Ruskin's description of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice, characterized by its richly detailed imagery and analytical observation of the structure's artistry. Ruskin contrasts the grandiose and intricate design of St. Mark's with the indifference of passersby, offering insights into the relationship between the monumental architecture and the human experience. This blend of literary reflection and architectural critique sets the tone for the essays that follow, each offering unique perspectives on the celebrated structures of human creativity and history. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Editor | Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Turrets, towers, and temples : The great buildings of the world, as seen and described by famous writers |
| Original Publication | United States: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1898, pubdate 1912. |
| Contents | St. Mark's, Venice, by John Ruskin -- The Tower of London, by William Hepworth Dixon -- The Cathedral of Antwerp, by William Makepeace Thackeray -- The Taj Mahal, Agra, by André Chevrillon -- The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris, by Victor Hugo -- The Kremlin, Moscow, by Théophile Gautier -- The Cathedral of York, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin -- The Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem, by Pierre Loti -- The Cathedral of Burgos, by Théophile Gautier -- The Pyramids, Gizeh, by Georg Ebers -- St. Peter's, Rome, by Charles Dickens -- The Cathedral of Strasburg, by Victor Hugo -- The Shway Dagohn, Rangoon, by Gwendolin Trench Gascoigne -- The Cathedral of Siena, by John Addington Symonds -- The Town Hall of Louvain, by Grant Allen -- The Cathedral of Seville, by Edmondo De Amicis -- Windsor Castle, by William Hepworth Dixon -- The Cathedral of Cologne, by Ernest Breton -- The Palace of Versailles, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- The Cathedral of Lincoln, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin -- The Temple of Karnak, by Amelia B. Edwards -- Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, by Charles Yriarte -- Giotto's Campanile, Florence, by Mrs. Oliphant [and] John Ruskin -- The house of Jacques Cœur, Bourges, by Ad. Berty -- Wat Phra Kao, Bangkok, by Carl Bock -- The Cathedral of Toledo, by Théophile Gautier -- The Château de Chambord, by Jules Loiseleur -- The Temples of Nikko, by Pierre Loti -- The Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh, by David Masson -- Saint-Gudule, Brussels, by Victor Hugo -- The Escurial, Madrid, by Edmondo De Amicis -- The Temple of Madura, by James Fergusson -- The Cathedral of Milan, by Théophile Gautier -- The Mosque of Hassan, Cairo, by Amelia B. Edwards -- The Cathedral of Treves, by Edward Augustus Freeman -- The Vatican, Rome, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- The Cathedral of Amiens, by John Ruskin -- The Mosque of Santa Sofia, Constantinople, by Edmondo De Amicis -- Westminster Abbey, London, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley -- The Parthenon, Athens, by John Addington Symonds -- The Cathedral of Rouen, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin -- Castle of Heidelberg, by Victor Hugo -- The Ducal Palace, Venice, by John Ruskin -- The Mosque of Cordova, by Edmondo De Amicis -- The Cathedral of Throndtjem, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- The Leaning Tower of Pisa, by Charles Dickens -- The Cathedral of Canterbury, by W. H. Fremantle -- The Alhambra, Granada, by Théophile Gautier. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Cathedrals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72946 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72946-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1238 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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