The Beautiful: An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics

Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget (1856–1935), stands among the notable British intellectuals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lee's literary and historical works explored a wide array of subjects, including art, music, travel, and aesthetics. With an upbringing that traversed across various European landscapes, her cosmopolitan background enriched her perspectives. This is vivid...