Elizabeth von Arnim

The Enchanted April (Annotated)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Enchanted April is a delightful and enchanting novel that takes readers on a journey to the sun-drenched beauty of the Italian Riviera. Elizabeth von Arnim weaves a captivating tale of four women who, feeling trapped in the dreariness of their lives, decide to escape to a secluded castle on the Mediterranean coast. The story unfolds as the characters embark on this transformative journey, discovering the transformative power of friendship, love, and the rejuvenating effects of the idyllic Italian landscape. The novel is a celebration of the joys of rediscovery and renewal, as the characters undergo personal transformations against the backdrop of blooming gardens, scenic vistas, and the warmth of the Italian sun. Von Arnim's writing is infused with a gentle humor and keen insight into human nature, making the characters relatable and endearing. The Enchanted April is a luminous exploration of the healing qualities of nature and the bonds that form when individuals break free from the constraints of their ordinary lives. It's a tale that transports readers to a world of beauty, self-discovery, and the magic that can happen when one opens themselves up to new possibilities.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jason Nollan
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9782487116351
• ISBN-10: 2487116358
• Artikelnr.: 69588683

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth von Arnim was an English author who was born Mary Annette Beauchamp on August 31, 1866, and died on February 9, 1941. She was born in Australia and married a German nobleman. Her first books are set in Germany. She was made Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin by her first marriage, and Countess Russell by her second marriage to Elizabeth Russell. Following the death of her first husband, she had an affair with writer H. G. Wells for three years. She then married Frank Russell, who is the older brother of philosopher and Nobel Prize winner Bertrand Russell. She was related to the author Katherine Mansfield, who was born in New Zealand. In her early years, she was known as May, but in her first book, she was called Elizabeth, which is what her friends and family, eventually, called her. The works she did are credited to Elizabeth von Arnim. She only wrote one book under the name Alice Cholmondeley, which came out in 1917 and was called Christine. She was born at her family's home on Kirribilli Point in Sydney, Australia. Her parents were Henry Herron Beauchamp (1825 1907) and Elizabeth Weiss Lassetter, also known as "Louey."