Project Gutenberg 2011-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 82 Lee, Vernon 1856 1935 Paget, Violet Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Limbo -- In praise of old houses -- The lie of the land -- Tuscan midsummer magic -- On modern travelling -- Old Italian gardens -- About leisure -- Ravenna and her ghosts -- The cook-shop and the fowling-place -- Acquaintance with birds -- Ariadne in Mantua. Produced by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive) "Limbo and Other Essays; to which is now added Ariadne in Mantua" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays touch upon a variety of themes that include reflections on genius, the nature of happiness, the essence of landscapes, and the enchantment of old houses and places, showcasing a rich interplay of personal memory and philosophical thought. The author's keen observations on art, history, and the subtleties of everyday life offer a tapestry of insights that invite readers to ponder their own experiences and perceptions. The opening of the work introduces the concept of "Limbo" as a metaphorical space where unfulfilled potential, lost happiness, and the remnants of what could have been reside. By juxtaposing the profound implications of Dante’s interpretation of Limbo with the seemingly trivial, yet poignant memories of childhood—illustrated by the “Children's Rabbits' House”—Lee navigates through the complexities of human emotion and creativity. As the essay unfolds, it explores various dimensions of existence, emphasizing that while individuals may possess great genius, their potential often succumbs to the constraints of circumstance, societal norms, or personal fears. The narrative promises a reflective journey into the realms of memory, possibility, and the delicate nuances that shape human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English drama -- 19th century English essays -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature 330690 330692 2024-10-15T15:57:14.926536 2023-09-16T08:13:20.014248 text/html text/html 310048 2024-04-03T08:32:14 text/html 224098 2024-10-15T15:57:23.895492 application/epub+zip 226822 2024-10-15T15:57:19.019544 application/epub+zip 200470 2024-10-15T15:57:17.586719 application/epub+zip 514062 2024-10-15T15:57:27.410513 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497186 2024-10-15T15:57:22.945484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449730 2022-09-17T05:32:16.586442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307366 307382 2024-10-15T15:57:14.209566 2023-09-16T08:13:19.459252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 287459 2024-04-03T09:21:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17911 2024-10-15T15:57:27.539485 application/rdf+xml 25895 2024-10-15T15:57:18.153506 image/jpeg 4919 2024-10-15T15:57:17.865524 image/jpeg 222020 2024-10-15T15:57:14.957523 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia