This selection brings together the fantastic Gothic stories of Vernon Lee, including the landmark collection Hauntings, first published in 1890, along with six additional tales and the 1880 essay 'Faustus and Helena'.
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Vernon Lee, geboren als Violet Paget, wordt vandaag de dag voornamelijk herinnerd om haar bovennatuurlijke fictie en haar werk op het gebied van esthetiek. Als vroege volgeling van Walter Pater schreef ze meer dan een dozijn bundels essays over kunst, muziek en reizen, naast poëzie, en droeg ze bij aan The Yellow Book. Lee's literaire werken verkennen thema's als bezetenheid en spookverschijningen, wat haar lof opleverde van tijdgenoten als Montague Summers, die haar beschreef als een van de grootste moderne exponenten van het bovennatuurlijke in fictie. Ze was cruciaal in de introductie van het concept empathie in het Engels, en ontwikkelde dit binnen haar psychologische esthetiek tot een theorie waarin kunst zowel mentaal als fysiek wordt ervaren. Als een sterke, hoewel betwiste, voorstander van de Esthetische beweging, riep Lee's interpretatie op tot sociale actie, wat haar onderscheidde van haar tijdgenoten.
The Sentimental Traveller: Notes on Places
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The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Vernon Lee
Volume 1-Including Five Novelettes and Eight Short Stories of the Strange and Unusual
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Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget, was a pioneering figure in supernatural fiction, exploring themes of haunting and possession with a touch of terror. Living primarily in Europe and known for her feminist stance, she formed deep relationships and often dressed as a man. Her notable works, including the collection "Hauntings" and the story "Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady," showcase her unique voice and influence, even earning respect from contemporaries like Montague Summers and Henry James. This comprehensive collection highlights her significant contributions to the genre.
Miss Brown, Volume 1
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Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget, is celebrated for her supernatural fiction and aesthetic essays. Influenced by Walter Pater, she produced numerous works on art, music, and travel. Her short stories often delve into themes of haunting and possession, with notable collections like Hauntings (1890). One of her most famous tales, "Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady" (1895), was featured in the infamous The Yellow Book, highlighting her impact on the literary scene of her time.
Miss Brown, Volume 2
- 150bladzijden
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Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget, is renowned for her supernatural fiction and aesthetic essays. An early admirer of Walter Pater, she authored numerous essays on art, music, and travel. Her short stories delve into themes of haunting and possession, with notable collections like Hauntings (1890). Her tale "Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady" (1895) gained attention when published in the controversial The Yellow Book, showcasing her unique blend of literary and supernatural elements.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Violet Paget, known by her pseudonym Vernon Lee, was a prolific Franco-British writer celebrated for her supernatural short stories and insightful essays on travel and place. Her first book, Genius Loci: Notes on Places (1899), showcases her keen observations and reflections on various locations. Over her 50-year career, she authored nearly a book each year, blending fiction and nonfiction to explore the essence of different environments and their influence on human experience.
A Phantom Lover
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This collection of Vernon Lee's uniquely weird short stories and dark fantasies proves why she was once considered among the best of the genre, and why she deserves to return to those ranks today.
Supernatural Tales: Excursions Into Fantasy
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This chilling collection weaves together eerie tales that blend the fantastic with decadent themes, rich in satanic imagery and morbid atmospheres. Set against the backdrop of Italian pastoral beauty, the stories explore the unsettling intrusion of the past into the lives of their protagonists. Notable tales include a prince's dangerous love for a reptilian beauty, a deadly wedding plot, and a haunting ghostly voice that corrupts a composer's work. Each narrative captivates with its intricate blend of love, obsession, and the supernatural.
Exploring the intricate relationship between beauty and psychology, this work by Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget, offers a unique blend of philosophy, psychology, and art criticism. It challenges traditional aesthetic theories by examining how emotions, cultural influences, and personal experiences shape our perceptions of beauty. Published in the late nineteenth century, it serves as a pioneering effort to connect aesthetics with psychological insights, making it an essential resource for both scholars and art enthusiasts.
