Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua (eBook, ePUB) - Lee, Vernon
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Vernon Lee's 'Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua' is a collection of essays that delves into various topics including art, aesthetics, and the supernatural. Lee's literary style is characterized by its thoughtful analysis, vivid imagery, and intricate prose. Set in the late 19th century, the essays in this collection reflect the author's fascination with the mystical and the unknown, drawing on both classical mythology and contemporary culture. 'Limbo' offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art and the supernatural, inviting readers to explore complex…mehr

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Vernon Lee's 'Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua' is a collection of essays that delves into various topics including art, aesthetics, and the supernatural. Lee's literary style is characterized by its thoughtful analysis, vivid imagery, and intricate prose. Set in the late 19th century, the essays in this collection reflect the author's fascination with the mystical and the unknown, drawing on both classical mythology and contemporary culture. 'Limbo' offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art and the supernatural, inviting readers to explore complex and thought-provoking ideas. Vernon Lee, a pseudonym for Violet Paget, was a British writer known for her contributions to aesthetics and literary criticism. Her diverse interests in art, psychology, and the occult informed her writing, making her a prominent figure in the late Victorian literary scene. It is this depth of knowledge and passion for the arts that led Lee to create such insightful and engaging essays in 'Limbo' and 'Ariadne in Mantua'. I highly recommend 'Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua' to readers interested in exploring the intersections of art, aesthetics, and the supernatural. Lee's insightful essays offer a captivating and intellectually stimulating read that will leave a lasting impression on those who appreciate the beauty and mystery of the world.
Autorenporträt
Violet Paget (14 October 1856-13 February 1935) wrote under the pseudonym Vernon Lee. Today, she is well known for her supernatural literature and aesthetic work. She was an early admirer of Walter Pater and authored over a dozen volumes of articles on art, music, and travel. Violet Paget was born in France on October 14, 1856, at Château St Leonard in Boulogne, to British expatriate parents Henry Ferguson Paget and Matilda Lee Hamilton (née Adams). Violet Paget was Eugene Jacob Lee-Hamilton's (1845-1907) half-sister from her mother's first marriage, and she adopted her own pseudonym after his surname.