The Spirit of Rome

Vernon Lee, the nom de plume of Violet Paget (1856–1935), was an esteemed British author known for her contributions to the Victorian era's literary landscape, particularly in the field of supernatural fiction and aesthetics. Lee's expansive intellect and broad-ranging interests are evident in her diverse body of work, which spans essays, novels, and short stories. 'The Spirit of Rome' (1906) is a...