Project Gutenberg 2015-09-26 Public domain in the USA. 305 Beardsley, Aubrey 1872 1898 Under the Hill, and Other Essays in Prose and Verse Under the hill -- The three musicians -- The ballad of a barber -- Translation of Catullus: Carmen CI -- Table talk of Aubrey Beardsley -- Two letters of Aubrey Beardsley. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available at the Internet Archive. "Under the Hill, and Other Essays in Prose and Verse" by Aubrey Beardsley is a collection of whimsical literary pieces along with illustrations created during the late 19th century. This unique work blends elements of prose and verse, showcasing Beardsley's characteristic wit and artistry rooted in the Decadent movement. The collection is likely to resonate with readers interested in exploring themes of romanticism, decadence, and the complex interplay between art and literature. The book's centerpiece, "Under the Hill," follows the journey of the Abbé Fanfreluche as he navigates a magical and sensory landscape filled with enchanting characters, such as Helen and her lavishly adorned entourage. Fanfreluche's interactions manifest the interplay of beauty, artifice, and desire, illustrated with Beardsley's distinctive style, blending elegance and grotesque elements. The anthology further includes poems, translations, and memorable letters that elucidate Beardsley's thoughts on art and literature, offering a glimpse into his brilliant yet tragic mind as a significant figure in late Victorian literature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English literature -- 19th century Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898 PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 104883 2025-09-20T06:20:07.638232 text/html 81102 2024-10-22T23:11:18 text/html 3473184 2025-09-20T06:20:10.977164 application/epub+zip 3473542 2025-09-20T06:20:08.442197 application/epub+zip 90265 2025-09-20T06:20:08.017281 application/epub+zip 3519717 2025-09-20T06:20:12.773217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3511215 2025-09-20T06:20:10.578237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130561 2022-09-22T16:03:07.546967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87571 2025-09-20T06:20:07.187222 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67734 2024-10-22T23:11:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16783 2025-09-20T06:20:12.909169 application/rdf+xml 38921 2025-09-20T06:20:08.107175 image/jpeg 5814 2025-09-20T06:20:08.062188 image/jpeg 3955533 2025-09-20T06:20:07.716196 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