Tag Archives: Vernon Lee

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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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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Vernon Lee and the European cultural heritage, 18-19 September 2025 – Programme

Posted on 24/06/2025 by geoffroysophie

Please don’t forget to register for the conference. Registration is open until June 30. You can sign up here: https://dr01.azur-colloque.fr/inscription/fr/216/inscription During registration, you’ll have the option to add supplements such as the conference dinner (€45) or dinner for an accompanying … Continue reading →

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Vernon Lee and the European cultural heritage: Reciprocal influences and intermedial dialogue – Influences réciproques et dialogue intermédial – Paris, September 18 & 19, 2025

Posted on 15/04/2025 by geoffroysophie

Dear readers, we are delighted to forward the final programme of the conference organised by Prof. Christophe GELLY (Université de Clermont Auvergne) and Emilie LAURENT (PhD Université de Clermont Auvergne), under the aegis of ECHELLES UMR 8225 and CELIS 4280, … Continue reading →

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Vernon Lee on Tariffs and Protectionism

Posted on 05/04/2025 by geoffroysophie

Vernon Lee to Clementina Anstruther Thomson, Venice, October 16, 1903 I am following this Chamberlain’s fiscal business with deep & painful interest. To me it is simply the 3d act of the policy of jingoism, of “Imperialism” –…. grabbingness of … Continue reading →

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