Project Gutenberg 2011-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 158 Lee, Vernon 1856 1935 Paget, Violet Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua 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.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English drama -- 19th century English essays -- 19th century PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 330813 2025-07-15T06:47:18.641969 text/html 310048 2024-04-03T08:32:14 text/html 224171 2025-07-15T06:47:26.570968 application/epub+zip 226812 2025-07-15T06:47:22.228947 application/epub+zip 200461 2025-07-15T06:47:20.967962 application/epub+zip 514022 2025-07-15T06:47:29.692943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497186 2025-07-15T06:47:25.740919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449730 2022-09-17T05:32:16.586442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307366 2025-07-15T06:47:18.107056 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 287459 2024-04-03T09:21:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17214 2025-07-15T06:47:29.814893 application/rdf+xml 25895 2025-07-15T06:47:21.465981 image/jpeg 4919 2025-07-15T06:47:21.216010 image/jpeg 222056 2025-07-15T06:47:18.668983 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia