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  • The Solitary Summer

    In "The Solitary Summer," Elizabeth von Arnim describes her decision to spend a summer at her German estate, alone except for her gardener. She chronicles her thoughts, observations, and musings about her garden, nature, solitude, and the joys of the simple life. The book is a celebration of the beauty of the natural world and the restorative power of solitude.Elizabeth von Arnim was known for her ... Read more

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  • The Solitary Summer

    Elizabeth von Arnim was a British author and Countess best known for writing semi-autobiographical works that served as satirical commentaries of European society during her time. ... Read more

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  • Mr. Skeffington

    Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Elizabeth von Arnim was a popular British writer in the early 20th century. One of Arnim's best known novels is Mr. Skeffington. The book was made into a film that starred Bette Davis and was nominated for an Academy Award. ... Read more

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  • In the Mountains

    The story is written in first person as a journal. Our narrator is a tired English woman who, after WWI, escapes ambiguous personal troubles in London and seeks refuge at her chalet among the Swiss Alps. As she starts to gain strength, two English women, also of ambiguous personal circumstances, show up literally on her doorstep. ... Read more

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  • Christopher and Columbus

    "Christopher and Columbus" is a comedic and social satire that explores the lives of two young orphans, Christopher "Chris" Columbus and Elizabeth "Liz" Christopher, who are brought together by circumstance. The novel humorously addresses social issues and conventions of the time.If you enjoy witty and satirical literature that reflects on societal norms, "Christopher and Columbus" by Elizabeth ... Read more

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  • Christopher and Columbus

    Set just before the first world war as the onset of conflict looms, 'Christopher and Columbus' tells the story of seventeen-year-old twin orphans, Anna-Rose and Anna-Felicitas as they are thrust upon their relatives by their Uncle Arthur.Arthur, a patriot, is suspicious of their half-German heritage and worries that they may be spying. He ships the twins off to America, and on their voyage, they ... Read more

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  • Christine

    Enriched edition. An Intimate Exploration of Love, Marriage, and Society in the Early 20th Century

    In "Christine," Elizabeth Von Arnim crafts a poignant narrative that explores themes of identity, love, and societal expectations through the lens of the titular character, Christine. Written in Von Arnim's signature witty yet deeply introspective style, the novel delves into the complexities of female agency in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of changing social norms, the fluid ... Read more

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  • The Benefactress

    Enriched edition. A Wealthy Widow's English Inheritance: Society, Secrets, and Social Commentary

    In "The Benefactress," Elizabeth Von Arnim intertwines humor and poignancy to explore themes of self-discovery, social expectations, and the intricacies of human relationships. Set in the idyllic backdrop of the early 20th century, the narrative follows the journey of a wealthy widow who grapples with the duality of her role as a benefactor and her longing for personal fulfillment. Von Arnim ... Read more

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  • Vera

    Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 – 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Gräfin (Countess) von Arnim-Schlagenthin, and by a second marriage, Countess Russell. Although known in her early life as Mary, after the publication of her first book, she was known to her readers, eventually to her friends, and finally even to her ... Read more

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  • Essential Novelists - Elizabeth Von Arnim

    dark tragi-comedy

    Series Book 148 - Essential Novelists
    Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Elizabeth Von Arnim wich are Elizabeth and her German Garden and The Solitary Summer. Perhaps the best example of von Arnim's mordant wit and unusual attitude, is provided in one her ... Read more

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  • Christine

    Pre-WWI anti-German propaganda written in an epistolary form."Letters of Christine, a young girl, who went to Germany to study the violin, to her mother. They tell the story of her art, the people she meets and of her love affair with a German officer, and give a vivid picture of German character and life in the days just before and after the outbreak of the war. Christine died in a German ... Read more

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  • The Solitary Summer

    Enriched edition. A Journey of Self-Discovery and Reflection in the Idyllic English Countryside

    In "The Solitary Summer," Elizabeth Von Arnim takes readers on a reflective journey into the heart of rural English life through the lens of a woman's quest for solitude. Set against the idyllic backdrop of her beloved garden, this semi-autobiographical work weaves a rich tapestry of humor, introspection, and societal critique. Von Arnim's prose is beautifully lyrical, portraying the vibrant ... Read more

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