Turrets, Towers, and Temples

This book brings together descriptions of many famous buildings written by authors who have appreciated the romantic spirit, as well as the architectural beauty and grandeur, of the work they describe. The 47 selections include writings by: John Ruskin, Victor Hugo, William Makepeace Thackeray, Theophile Gautier, Charles Dickens, John Addington Symonds, and many more.