Elizabeth von Arnim

Un superventas del siglo XIX que nos sigue interpelando intensamente Ambientado en la región alemana de Pomerania, este es el relato de una joven mujer que ve en las plantas y en los árboles una imagen de feliz rebeldia contra las reglas sociales de su tiempo. Casada con un noble prusiano, el Hombre Airado, Elizabeth sabe que dentro de casa la esperan un sinfin de criados a los que orientar, comidas interminables con huespedes aburridos y grandes muebles que no hacen mas que criar polvo. Fuera, en cambio, estan su jardin, los libros que ama leer sentada en la hierba y sus hijas, que comparten con ella este paraiso terrenal. Este espacio consagrado a la naturaleza se convierte asi en un lugar de libertad y reflexion, donde el placer anda del brazo de la vida y donde el talento de Von Arnim se expresa con sus mejores armas. Con su caracteristico estilo y su agudo sentido del humor, descarado y burlon, Elizabeth von Arnim elabora una inteligente radiografia de su tiempo que se convirtio en un superventas del siglo XIX y que se instala con soltura en la actualidad.La critica ha dicho: No hay que fiarse [] del delicado envoltorio literario de Von Arnim muy eficaz al describir de forma cautivadora los atractivos de las glicinias, los celindos o las acacias-, pues bajo dosis considerables de elegante buen gusto, la dos veces condesa era muy capaz de verteramargas y aceradas criticas y pullas con un controlado aunque letal sentido del humor.Manuel Hidalgo, El Cultural de El Español Una vision utopica del retiro femenino, la experimentacion, la libertad y la creatividad en una sociedad en la que habia pocos lugares de autodeterminacion para las mujeres.The GuardianElizabeth y su jardin aleman es una novela llena de fino humor y suave ironia, con desenfadadas incursiones en aspectos de las relaciones humanas y las costumbres sociales.Angel Garcia Prieto, ACE Prensa Von Arnim tiene buen ojo para los pequeños defectos humanos, los actos de mezquindad y egoismo en los que incurre la mayoria de la gente. Es muy perspicaz a la hora de malinterpretar las buenas (y no tan buenas) intenciones de los demas.Natasha Tripney, The GuardianInsolito por la forma en que la narradora despreciaba sin tapujos o, en la mayoria de los casos, se burlaba con delicadeza de su marido y de su familia. El libro tuvo un gran exito y en 1899 ya se habian impreso veintiuna ediciones.The Independent Una obra extraordinaria [...] llena de frescura, con un encanto poco comun y una energia incontenible.Elizabeth Jane HowardUna joya de libro: inusual, sencillo, inocente y encantador.Susan Hill Sobre Abril encantado: Una prodigiosamezcla de sensibilidad y tenue humor con una clasica y perfecta estructura en la que destaca su planteamiento.El Pais Divertida y entrañable, se puede devorar en dos o tres sentadas... Viendo la pelicula, usted podra obtener un porcentaje del placer muy inferior al de la lectura.Guia del Ocio Unadeliciosa historia, con algunos pasajes geniales y una genuina sensibilidad por el color y la belleza.The New York Times

La joven e inocente Lucy Entwhistle acaba de perder a su padre —hasta el momento, su única compañía— cuando conoce por casualidad al viudo Everard Wemyss. Maduro, atento y caballeroso, Wemyss la prot

La joven e inocente Lucy Entwhistle conoce al viudo Everard Wemyss. Cuando pasados unos días le pide matrimonio, Lucy, confundida y desamparada, acepta. Sin embargo, una sombra creciente empaña su felicidad: el fantasma de Vera, la primera esposa de Wemys

Una fría y lluviosa tarde de febrero, como todas las del invierno londinense, la señora Wilkins, que estaba hojeando The Times, se topó con este sorprendente anuncio: « A quienes aprecian la glicinia

De la autora de Vera, Expiación y Todos los perros de mi vida.«El amor no es decente. El amor es glorioso y desvergonzado».Una viuda y un joven se conocen en el Londres de principios del siglo XX al

Lo mejor del humor británico y de la novela romántica. «Para aquellos que aprecian las glicinias y el sol. Se alquila pequeño castillo medieval italiano durante el mes de abril.» Un lugar encantador

Un clásico imprescindible de la literatura sobre perros. Además de ser una autobiografía muy original con ritmo de novela, también es un homenaje al mejor amigo del ser humano. Von Arnim repasa su vida a traves de los perros que la acompañaron. Se trata d

De la autora de «Vera», «Expiación» y «Todos los perros de mi vida».«El amor no es decente. El amor es glorioso y desvergonzado».Una viuda y un joven se conocen en el Londres de principios del siglo

De la autora de «Vera». Todo el mundo adora a Milly, la mujer de Ernest Bott. Y es que es la esposa ideal: encantadora, amable, dulce y complaciente, nunca ha dado ningún problema a su marido ni h

In "Mr. Skeffington," Elizabeth Von Arnim crafts a sharp and poignant exploration of beauty, love, and the complexities of human relationships in post-World War I society. Through the eyes of the glamorous and aging protagonist, Fanny Skeffington, the narrative reveals the intertwining themes of self-worth and societal expectations. Von Arnims elegant prose and rich character portrayals draw readers into a world where superficial appearances clash with deeper emotional realities, emphasizing the societal pressures women faced during the early 20th century. The literary style is marked by wit and irony, reflecting the authors keen observational humor and timely insights into the life of a woman navigating her waning desirability in a materialistic world. Elizabeth Von Arnim, a notable figure of the literary modernist movement, was born in Australia but spent much of her life in England and on the continent. Influenced by her own experiences with love, society, and personal identity, Von Arnim wrote "Mr. Skeffington" as a response to her observations on femininity and the societal constructs surrounding beauty. Her ability to dissect these themes is a testament to her own struggles, particularly in the wake of World War I, where traditional gender roles were being reexamined. "Mr. Skeffington" is a compelling read for those intrigued by literature that merges social commentary with the nuances of personal relationships. It invites readers to reflect on their perceptions of beauty and the often-unforgiving nature of societal standards. This remarkable novel is not only a reflection of its time but also an enduring examination of the human condition, making it a must-read for modern audiences.

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"Avril enchanté" est un roman écrit par Elizabeth Von Armin et publié en 1922. Il raconte lhistoire de quatre Anglaises qui louent un château italien pour un mois davril, dans lespoir déchapper à leu

Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Grafin (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 family as Elizabeth[1] and she is now invariably referred to as Elizabeth von Arnim. She also wrote under the pen name Alice Cholmondeley (font: Wikipedia)

"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."This witty tale of a rejuvenating summer is a semi-autobiographical tale told in the form of diary entries from a nameless narrator. In it, a woman spends her summer in her garden, away from the social world that she was trained to reside in with all its rules and conventions. Despite the name of the book, the nameless female narrator does not spend her entire summer alone but is instead joined by her daughters and husband the latter of which she has nicknamed The Man of Wrath. A sequel to her famous debut Elizabeth and Her German Garden, The Solitary Summer will delight fans of Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, whose narratives feature the same social world our heroine is trying to escape.

Elizabeth and Her German Garden is a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, first published in 1898; it was very popular and frequently reprinted during the early years of the 20th century. The story is a years diary written by the protagonist Elizabeth about her experiences learning gardening and interacting with her friends. It includes commentary on the beauty of nature and on society, but is primarily humorous due to Elizabeths frequent mistakes and her idiosyncratic outlook on life. She looked down upon the frivolous fashions of her time writing "I believe all needlework and dressmaking is of the devil, designed to keep women from study. The book is the first in a series about the same character. It is noteworthy for being published without a named author. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Four very different women, with very different reasons for wanting to escape a cold and dreary London, come together to share a months holiday in a medieval castle. They are brought there by the promise of the advertised wisteria and sunshine, but they find so much more than they bargained for, as the place transforms them and changes their lives in ways they could never have expected. The novel is dominated by four wonderfully drawn characters: timid Lotty Wilkins, terrified of her domineering husband; sober and religious Rose Arbuthnot; rigid and judgemental Mrs Fisher; and the breathtakingly beautiful but disillusioned and unhappy Lady Caroline Dester. Von Arnims story of their transformation under the Italian sun is warm, witty, intelligent, and as enchanting as the title suggests. - Summary by Helen Taylor

Quizá parezca extravagante y un tanto esnob contar la propia vida utilizando como pretexto los perrosque nos han acompañado, pero Elizabeth von Arnim sabía muy bien que «cuando un perro te ama, eso e

Orphan Annas life is changed for the better when she inherits an estate from her maternal uncle. Kind and intelligent, Anna decides to pass on some of her wealth by setting up a home for twelve women who have been mistreated throughout their life. These twelve women will be freed from financial worries, and will therefore not need to marry. Instead, they will be able to live in a place of natural beauty, forming a group of friends. Her goal is to make the women happy but achieving that may be harder than imagined... The Benefactress by Elizabeth von Arnim is a humorous historical fiction classic that will be enjoyed by fans of Great Expectations.