Publisher's Synopsis
Limbo and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Vernon Lee, a British writer, critic, and feminist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book includes a variety of essays on topics such as art, literature, music, psychology, and spirituality. Lee's writing is known for its intellectual depth, insightful analysis, and eloquent prose. In this collection, she explores a range of themes, including the nature of creativity, the role of the artist in society, the relationship between art and morality, and the mysteries of the human psyche. Lee's essays are both thought-provoking and engaging, offering readers a unique perspective on the world and the human experience. Limbo and Other Essays is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and philosophy.The moon, particularly, is continually en sc�����ne, as if to take the place of the fireflies, which last only so long as the corn is in the ear, gradually getting extinguished and trailing about, humble helpless moths with a pale phosphorescence in their tail, in the grass and in the curtains. The moon takes their place; the moon which, in an Italian summer, seems to be full for three weeks out of the four.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
