Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions by Vernon Lee

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Author Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
Title Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
Note Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents The book and its title -- The child in the Vatican -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- Faustus and Helena -- Chapelmaster Kreisler -- Cherubino -- In Umbria -- Ruskinism -- A dialogue on poetic morality -- Postscript or apology.
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Summary "Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays reflecting on various aesthetic themes, likely written in the late 19th century. The work reveals the author’s thoughts and explorations on art, particularly its relationship to the individual artist and the audience. This book serves as a platform for the author's personal encounters with various forms of art, encompassing themes drawn from music, painting, and classical literature. The opening of the collection begins with a dedication that sets a personal tone, suggesting the author's intimate relationship with the subject matter. Lee elaborates on the nature and intent of the book, emphasizing that it serves as a compilation of her evolving ideas about art that are not meant to teach but rather to share a personal exploration of aesthetic appreciation. She reflects on an experience at Belcaro castle, which inspired her to collect her observations and analyses, hinting at a narrative that intertwines personal reflection with broader aesthetic discussions. The subsequent chapter introduces children in the Vatican, juxtaposing their innocence and unfiltered reactions to art with the imposing, lifeless forms of statuary, further setting the stage for deeper inquiries into art's impact on perception and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Aesthetics
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EBook-No. 32337
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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