Comics, Ruskin and the Meaning of Life
| Date | Saturday 27th April 2019 |
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| Time | 13:30 until |
| Meet At | Central Library, Carpenter Room Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ |
| Organised By | Sheffield Libraries |
| Description | An illustrated talk based on the comic, Bloke’s progress. Discover the ideas of John Ruskin with help from the authors of the innovative Ruskin Comic Book series, Kevin Jackson and Hunt Emerson. In Bloke’s Progress, Darren Bloke is an ordinary, hard-working stiff until a lottery win changes – and ruins – his life. Thankfully through visits from the spirit of Ruskin, Darren discovers the true meaning of Ruskin’s favorite saying – There is no wealth but Life. 2019 marks the bicentenary of Ruskin's birth and this is part of a season of talks, events and activities at Sheffield Central Library celebrating the ideas and legacies of John Ruskin Events are all free but must be booked in advance via www.sheffieldlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk |
| Phone No. | No information available |
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| Website | http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/libraries-sheffield-9795467632 |
| Type of Event | Talk |
| Primary Focus | General Interest |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | No |
| Suitable for Families | No |