“Leisure requires the evidence of our own feelings, because it is not so much a quality of time as a peculiar state of mind. ... What being at leisure means is more easily felt than defined.”
Quote by Vernon Lee
Work
Hortus Vitae: And Limbo
Hortus Vitae: And Limbo is a work of speculative fiction that delves into profound questions about existence, mortality, and the nature of the afterlife. The narrative weaves through a lush, metaphorical garden, symbolizing the human experience, and into a mysterious realm known as Limbo, where characters grapple with their own mortality and the possibility of an afterlife. more
Author
Vernon Lee
Vernon Lee, born Vernon Lee Huxley, was an English writer renowned for her supernatural and Gothic novels. Born on October 14, 1856, and died on February 13, 1935, Lee's works often explored the mysterious and supernatural, with a unique writing style that has captivated readers. more