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Exploring the intersection of beauty and art, this collection of essays by Vernon Lee delves into Aestheticism, drawing inspiration from Walter Pater. Lee, a principled feminist and pacifist, faced criticism for her anti-war stance but has recently gained recognition for her literary contributions, particularly in horror. The essays, beginning with the bay laurel as a symbol of artistic achievement, argue for beauty's intrinsic value separate from truth and goodness. Lyrical and meditative, they reflect Lee's profound knowledge of art history and her influence as a leading intellectual of her era.
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Laurus Nobilis, Vernon Lee
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Laurus Nobilis
- Subtitle
- Chapters on Art and Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vernon Lee
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9781513295688
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of beauty and art, this collection of essays by Vernon Lee delves into Aestheticism, drawing inspiration from Walter Pater. Lee, a principled feminist and pacifist, faced criticism for her anti-war stance but has recently gained recognition for her literary contributions, particularly in horror. The essays, beginning with the bay laurel as a symbol of artistic achievement, argue for beauty's intrinsic value separate from truth and goodness. Lyrical and meditative, they reflect Lee's profound knowledge of art history and her influence as a leading intellectual of her era.