Vernon Lee
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.
The Spirit of Rome
"The Spirit of Rome" by Vernon Lee is a reflective travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a diary of the author’s personal i...
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Hauntings Fantastic Stories
"Hauntings" by Vernon Lee is a collection of fantastic stories penned in the late 19th century. The work intricately explores themes of the supernatur...
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Euphorion - Vol. II Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
"Euphorion - Vol. II" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays examining artistic movements and expressions during the Renaissance, likely written in t...
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Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
"Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays reflecting on various aesthetic themes, likely written...
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Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life
"Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life" by Vernon Lee is a philosophical treatise on aesthetics written during the late 19th century. The work delv...
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A Phantom Lover
"A Phantom Lover" by Vernon Lee is a gothic novella written during the late 19th century, primarily in the context of the Victorian era. The story rev...
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Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century
"Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh Coast in the Eighteenth Century" by Vernon Lee is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story ...
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Euphorion - Vol. I Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
"Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance" by Vernon Lee is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The ...
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Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion
"Renaissance Fancies and Studies" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work examines the intersection of art...
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The Beautiful: An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics
"The Beautiful: An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics" by Vernon Lee is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work de...
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Ariadne in Mantua: A Romance in Five Acts
"Ariadne in Mantua: A Romance in Five Acts" by Vernon Lee is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century, showcasing elements of romance intertw...
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The Countess of Albany
"The Countess of Albany" by Vernon Lee is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Louise of Stolberg...
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Hortus Vitae Essays on the Gardening of Life
"Hortus Vitae" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the deeper meanings and joys found in ...
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Vanitas: Polite Stories
"Vanitas: Polite Stories" by Vernon Lee is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work features a series of narratives th...
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Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua
"Limbo and Other Essays; to which is now added Ariadne in Mantua" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essay...
By Vernon Lee