Philip Hoare

Philip Hoare is a contemporary English author and biographer, best known for his works exploring themes of loss, memory, and the natural world. He gained attention for his book 'England’s Lost Eden,' which examines the interplay between myth, spirituality, and Utopian ideals during the Victorian era. Hoare is notable for uncovering a cache of long-lost letters between John Ruskin and Rose La Touche, shedding light on their complex relationship and its impact on Ruskin's later life, thus contributing to the discourse surrounding Victorian literature and art.