Books of the Hour How does one distinguish a good book from a bad book? The oft-quoted English author and critic John Ruskin had this to say: “For all books are divisible into two classes, the books of the hour, and the books of all time.” But while the above […]
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Among the many treasures at The Cloisters in New York City, this one stands out as particularly divine. This exquisite Book of Hours was created in the 14th century for Jeanne d’Evreux, when she was Queen of France. It is small enough to fit comfortably in your hands. Currently housed […]