Laurus Nobilis - Chapters on Art and Life e-bog

"e;Laurus Nobilis"e; is an 1909 collection of essays on the subject of aestheticism written by Vernon Lee. Contents include: "e;The Use of Beauty"e;, "e;'Nisi Citharam'"e;, "e;Higher Harmonies"e;, "e;Beauty and Sanity"e;, "e;The Art and the Country Tuscan Notes"e;, "e;Art and Usefulness"e;, and "e;Wasteful Pleasures"e;. A fantastic collection of interesting essays that will appeal to those with an interest in aesthetics and related subjects. Violet Paget (1856-1935), also known under the pseudonym Vernon Lee, was a French-born British writer famous for her supernatural fiction and contributions to the field of aesthetics. She also wrote more than a dozen books on a variety of subjects ranging from music to travel, and today she is best remembered for her original ideas and amusing use of irony. Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Prince of the Hundred Soups: A Puppet Show in Narrative"e; (1883), "e;The Countess of Albany"e; (1884), and "e;Miss Brown"e; (1884). Read & Co. Books is proudly republishing this classic collection of essays now in a new edition complete with a dedication by Amy Levy.