Vernon Lee (1856 - 1935)

Vernon Lee

Vernon Lee, real name Violet Paget, was an English writer, translator, and author of numerous essays on art. She is best known for fantasy stories and works on aesthetic theory.

Vernon Lee wrote more than 30 books during her lifetime, including works of various genres: short stories, historical novels, mystical stories. Her art studies, written on a wide range of topics such as Shakespeare, Renaissance culture, etc., are also noted for their excellence. No less popular were her numerous travel notes on her journeys in Europe - Germany, France, Switzerland.