Saint Ursula: I. The Story of St. Ursula. II. The Dream of St. Ursula.

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Saint Ursula: I. The Story of St. Ursula. II. The Dream of St. Ursula.

by John Ruskin

EN·~19 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

SAINT URSULA - STORY OF URSULA DREAM OF URSULA

0:11
2

SAINT URSULA

2:03
3

I. THE STORY OF ST. URSULA

10:58
4

II. THE DREAM OF ST. URSULA - (CARPACCIO) - JOHN RUSKIN

5:52

Description

A gentle, meditative retelling of a legendary Christian maiden, this work opens with the quiet grandeur of a British king’s court. Born under a mysterious mantle, the princess—named Ursula for her bear‑like courage—grows into a beacon of wisdom, beauty and devotion, admired by scholars and nobles alike. When a distant ruler sends envoys to secure her hand for his son, the peaceful kingdom is thrust into a moral dilemma that tests the limits of duty and faith.

The narrative then shifts to Ursula’s personal sanctuary, where she spends a night in earnest prayer, pledging her heart to a single, holy love. Her quiet resolve and yearning for divine guidance set the tone for a story that blends history, legend, and spiritual yearning, inviting listeners to reflect on the power of inner conviction in the face of worldly pressures.

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Language

en

Duration

~19 minutes (18K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hope, Joseph Cooper, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-10-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Ruskin

John Ruskin

1819–1900

A brilliant Victorian critic who wrote about art, architecture, nature, and society with unusual energy and clarity. His books helped shape how generations of readers looked at beauty, work, and the moral purpose of art.

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