Elinor Glyn (1864 - 1943), born Elinor Sutherland, was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in risqu romantic fiction which was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of It. She had tremendous influence on early 20th century popular culture, and perhaps on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, and Clara Bow. Every one who has read "The Visits of Elizabeth," in which...