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Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions

By Vernon Lee

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Journey alongside the author as she intertwines personal experience and observations to reveal the impact of art on emotion and understanding.

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2010-05-12
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Summary

"Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions" by Vernon Lee is a compilation of writings in which the author shares her personal journey, exploring themes of art, beauty, emotion, and individual perception. The author gathers thoughts on art’s interactions with artists and observers alike. Beginning with a personal dedication and recollections of time spent amid classical artworks, these essays share the author's insights and ideas on the world of aesthetics observed and analyzed within. The book explores the author's personal exploration and evolving understanding of aesthetics involving music, painting, and classical literature.

About the Author

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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