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Laurus Nobilis

Chapters on Art and Life

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Exploring the intersection of art and life, this collection of essays showcases Vernon Lee's advocacy for Aestheticism and her scholarly insights into the Italian Renaissance. Drawing inspiration from Walter Pater, Lee delves into the significance of beauty as an independent pursuit, using the bay laurel as a potent symbol of artistic achievement. Despite facing criticism for her pacifist stance during World War I, her lyrical and meditative prose reaffirms her status as a masterful writer and intellectual. This edition revitalizes her essential contributions for contemporary audiences.

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Laurus Nobilis, Vernon Lee

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2021
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Ondertitel
Chapters on Art and Life
Taal
Engels
Auteurs
Vernon Lee
Jaar van publicatie
2021
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
146
ISBN13
9781513135571
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Exploring the intersection of art and life, this collection of essays showcases Vernon Lee's advocacy for Aestheticism and her scholarly insights into the Italian Renaissance. Drawing inspiration from Walter Pater, Lee delves into the significance of beauty as an independent pursuit, using the bay laurel as a potent symbol of artistic achievement. Despite facing criticism for her pacifist stance during World War I, her lyrical and meditative prose reaffirms her status as a masterful writer and intellectual. This edition revitalizes her essential contributions for contemporary audiences.