Useful Work v. Useless Toil (Paperback)

William Morris

ISBN 10: 0141036702 / ISBN 13: 9780141036700

Editore: Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2008

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Paperback. 'If others can see it as I have seen it, then it may be a vision rather than a dream' William MorrisVisionary English Socialist and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris argued that all work should be a source of pride and satisfaction, and that everyone should be entitled to beautiful surroundings - no matter what their class.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Brings you the works of thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Useful Work v. Useless Toil (Paperback)
• Editore: Penguin Books Ltd, London
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0141036702
• ISBN 13: 9780141036700
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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Visionario socialista inglese e pioniere del movimento Arts and Crafts, William Morris sosteneva che ogni lavoro dovesse essere fonte di orgoglio e soddisfazione e che tutti avrebbero dovuto avere diritto a un ambiente meraviglioso, indipendentemente dalla loro classe sociale. Nel corso della storia, alcuni libri hanno cambiato il mondo. Hanno trasformato il modo in cui vediamo noi stessi e gli altri. Hanno ispirato dibattiti, dissensi, guerre e rivoluzioni. Hanno illuminato, indignato, provocato e confortato. Hanno arricchito vite e le hanno distrutte. Ora Penguin vi presenta le opere di grandi pensatori, pionieri, radicali e visionari le cui idee hanno scosso la civiltà e ci hanno aiutato a diventare ciò che siamo.

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Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris (1834-1896), was famous for his wallpaper and fabric designs and his mastery of colour. A social reformer as well as a designer, he called for a return to crafts, the use of natural - rather than manmade - materials, and designs that were both practical and beautiful. His belief that beauty had the power to transform everyday lives revolutionised British design, and his ideas continue to inspire people today.