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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

"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

"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

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

May 2nd.-Last night after dinner, when we were in the garden, I said, "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 any one calls... Read Full Overview

The Solitary Summer is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Elizabeth von Arnim. The book is narrated in the form of a diary and centers around Elizabeth as she again tries to find solace in her garden during a lonely summer. The book is also notable for Elizabeth referring... Read Full Overview

The Solitary Summer is a novel written by Elizabeth Von Arnim. It is a sequel to her earlier work, Elizabeth and Her German Garden, and was published in 1899. The novel follows the protagonist, Elizabeth, as she spends a summer alone in her garden, reflecting on her life and... Read Full Overview

The Solitary Summer is a novel written by Elizabeth Von Arnim, first published in 1899. The book is a sequel to her earlier work, Elizabeth and Her German Garden. The story follows Elizabeth, a young woman who has retreated to her country estate for the summer. She has grown... Read Full Overview

The Solitary Summer is a memoir about a quiet summer spent mostly alone in her garden by Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 - 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, who was an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Gr?fin (Countess) von Arnim-Schlagenthin,... Read Full Overview

Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 - 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German aristocrat, and her earliest works are set in Germany. Her first marriage made her Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin and her second... 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.

The Solitary Summer is a memoir about a quiet summer spent mostly alone in her garden by Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 - 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, who was an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Gr fin (Countess) von Arnim-Schlagenthin,... Read Full Overview

The Solitary Summer is a memoir about a quiet summer spent mostly alone in her garden by Elizabeth von Arnim.

Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 - 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German... Read Full Overview