Vernon Lee

The Spirit of Rome (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Eternal City: Monuments, Art, and Culture in Ancient Rome

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Spirit of Rome," Vernon Lee deftly weaves an enchanting tapestry of history, art, and atmosphere that captures the essence of the Eternal City. Through a series of evocative essays, Lee transcends mere description, employing a lyrical prose style that resonates with the rhythms of Italian life and culture. Set against the backdrop of Italy's rich historical narrative, the book mingles personal reflections with profound philosophical insights, exploring the interplay between place and identity and the sensory experience of urban existence. Lee invites readers to experience Rome not just as a city but as a living spirit imbued with history, myth, and the sublime intricacies of beauty and decay. Vernon Lee, a pioneer of aestheticism and a significant figure in early 20th-century literature, was deeply influenced by her extensive travels and profound engagement with art and philosophy. Born Violet Paget in 1856, Lee's rich background in the humanities and her affinity for Italy fostered a unique perspective, enabling her to blend personal narrative with cultural critique. Her encounters with the artistic elite and her embrace of the Romantic tradition evidently shaped her portrayal of Rome, making it both a personal and universal exploration of beauty. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Spirit of Rome" to anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, life, and place. Lee'Äôs contemplative prose and acute observations will resonate with not only lovers of Italy but also those who seek a deeper understanding of how environments shape our experiences and perceptions. This book is essential reading for scholars of literature and art history alike, providing a timeless perspective on the enchanting power of Rome.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664582270
• Artikelnr.: 58562011

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.