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A wonderful sequel to Elizabeth and Her German Garden. A witty account of a summer, filled with delightful descriptions of larkspurs, cooling summer walks, and clambering up the mud bank.

by the author of the beloved "Enchanted April," Elizabeth von Arnim. "I went along the edge of the stream to the seat round the oak in my spring garden, where I sat a little, looking at the morning from there, drinking it in in long breaths, and determining to think of nothing... Read Full Overview

"The Solitary Summer," by Elizabeth von Arnim (author of "Elizabeth and her German Garden) has captivated many. This book is a diary (May-September) of a woman with 3 small babies who wants to spend the entire summer to herself. The first page of "The Solitary Summer" begins... Read Full Overview

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.

I want to be alone for a whole summer, and get to the very dregs of life. I want to be as idle as I can, so that my soul may have time to grow. Nobody shall be invited to stay with me, and if anyone calls they will be told that I am out, or away, or sick . . . Wouldn't a whole... Read Full Overview

"I want to be alone for a whole summer, and get to the very dregs of life. I want to be as idle as I can, so that my soul may have time to grow. Nobody shall be invited to stay with me, and if anyone calls they will be told that I am out, or away, or sick . . . Wouldn't a whole... Read Full Overview