"Renaissance Fancies and Studies" by Vernon Lee is a compilation of essays from the late 1800s that explores art, writing, and the history of the Renaissance, with thoughts and critical ideas that are drawn from different artworks and cultural events of the time. The essays look at topics like the deep feelings in old hymns and the basic effects of people like St. Francis of Assisi. The book starts with a thank you to friends and mentions the things that have shaped the author's views. The first essay talks about the emotional strength and cultural meaning of old hymns, connecting them to the spiritual rebirth of the Renaissance and considers the personal and social effects of religious feelings, showing how important these simple displays were in setting the stage for the artistic and writing success of the Renaissance, filled with historical details and personal feelings that create the book's mood of looking at art and human life.
Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion
By Vernon Lee
Explore the world of Renaissance art, literature, and history through insightful essays, uncovering the deep emotions and cultural forces that shaped this transformative era.
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About the AuthorVernon Lee was the pseudonym of the British writer Violet Paget. She is remembered today primarily for her supernatural fiction and her work on aesthetics. An early follower of Walter Pater, she wrote over a dozen volumes of essays on art, music and travel.
Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of the British writer Violet Paget. She is remembered today primarily for her supernatural fiction and her work on aesthetics. An early follower of Walter Pater, she wrote over a dozen volumes of essays on art, music and travel.
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