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New Publication: Vernon Lee and The Future of Intelligence, 2026, Palgrave Macmillan
Vernon Lee and the Future of Intelligence | Springer Nature Link It is with the greatest pleasure that we announce the publication of Vernon Lee and the Future of Intelligence (2026, Palgrave Macmillan), edited by Sally Blackburn-Daniels and Shafquat Towheed.… Continue reading
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Coming soon! Selected Letters of Vernon Lee, Volume IV: 1897-1904
Dear readers, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the imminent publication of Volume IV of Selected Letters of Vernon Lee, 1856-1935, edited by Sophie Geoffroy and Amanda Gagel, with the precious contributions of Christa Zorn (contributing editor and translator of… Continue reading
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Forthcoming at Villa Il Palmerino!
Dear friends of Vernon Lee and Villa Il Palmerino, we are delighted to announce three events organised by the Associazione Culturale Il Palmerino. The association’s wonderful new initiatives kick off this week with the Esplorazioni program, part of the 2026 Estate… Continue reading
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A Decadent Para(b)ox: Interiority and Exteriority in Barbey d’Aurevilly’s “A un dîner d’athées” and Vernon Lee’s “Oke of Okehurst” – by Anna Dang
As prominent figures in the fin-de-siècle literatures of France and England respectively, Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly and Vernon Lee were two among many decadent authors who took an interest in the tension between interiority and exteriority. This predilection was strikingly illustrated… Continue reading
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“Vernon Lee in Italy: a Happy Choice” (“Vernon Lee e l’Italia: una scelta felice”), by Prof. Rita Severi (University of Verona)
Dear readers, on the 91st anniversary of Vernon Lee’s passing, 13 February 2026, a moving ceremony was organised by the Associazione Culturale Il Palmerino to honour her at Villa Il Palmerino, Florence. We are now deeply grateful to Professor Rita… Continue reading
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The International Vernon Lee Society in 2026
The IVLS introduces its recently elected board for 2026 Continue reading
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Remembering Vernon Lee, Villa Il Palmerino, 13 & 14 February 2026
Dear readers, 91 years ago, Vernon Lee passed away at her Villa Il Palmerino, and every year, we faithfully remember her and pay homage to her. It is with much emotion that we are forwarding the beautiful, deeply sensitive schedule… Continue reading
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Literatures of a Different Genre: Conference at Unicollege, Firenze – 1 Dec. 2025
Dear readers, We are grateful to the Associazione Culturale Il Palmerino for forwarding the announcement of a great Conference at Unicollege (Florence) on December 1, 2025. The programme sounds exciting, and we wish to highlight a paper on a fascinating… Continue reading
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John Singer Sargent: Eblouir Paris (Musée d’Orsay, du 23 septembre 2025 au 11 janvier 2026)
Dear readers, chers lecteurs, John Singer Sargent, le grand ami de Vernon Lee, est mis à l’honneur à Paris par une exposition majeure et une série de rencontres et d’événements à ne pas manquer.En voici les principaux. Tous renseignements et… Continue reading
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Letters and Literature 1500-2025: Histories, Forms, Communities – Free Online Conference – The Open University- 5-6-7 November 2025
Dear readers, we are delighted to forward the announcement of the conference on “Letters and Literature” organised by the Open University UK which may be of interest to all readers and scholars of Vernon Lee and members of her circle.… Continue reading