Author Archives: geoffroysophie

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

Posted on 13/04/2026 by geoffroysophie

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)

Posted on 02/04/2026 by geoffroysophie

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

Posted on 14/02/2026 by geoffroysophie

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

Posted on 08/02/2026 by geoffroysophie

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

Posted on 28/11/2025 by geoffroysophie

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)

Posted on 20/10/2025 by geoffroysophie

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

Posted on 19/10/2025 by geoffroysophie

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 →

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CFP: Order and Chaos: Vernon Lee and the Politics of Disruption. University of Liverpool, 1-3 September 2026

Posted on 15/10/2025 by geoffroysophie

Dear readers, we are thrilled to publish the following Call for Papers for the Vernon Lee Conference due to take place at the University of Liverpool, 1-3 September 2026 about Order and Chaos: Vernon Lee and the Politics of Disruption. … Continue reading →

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Happy 169th Birthday Vernon Lee !

Posted on 14/10/2025 by geoffroysophie

On this day, October 14, 1856, 169 years ago, Violet Paget, later known as “Vernon Lee”, was born at the Château du Pont Feuillet, Saint Léonard near Boulogne-sur-Mer (France). It is such a pleasure to recall our discovery of the … Continue reading →

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Sucy-en-Brie, 13-28 septembre 2025: 2 expositions: ANDRÉ ET BERTHE NOUFFLARD- HENRI RIVIÈRE-MAURICE GUY-LOË, UNE HISTOIRE DE PEINTURE – Société Historique et Archéologique de Sucy-en-Brie

Posted on 05/09/2025 by geoffroysophie

Chers amis, chères amies, la Société Historique et Archéologique de Sucy-en-Brie nous annonce deux expositions à Sucy-en-Brie du 13 au 28 septembre; ce sont des expositions très importantes pour nous qui connaissons les liens d’amitié et l’amour de l’art qui … Continue reading →

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