The Solitary Summer

Fiction & Literature, Classics
Cover of the book The Solitary Summer by Elizabeth von Arnim, Little, Brown Book Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Elizabeth von Arnim ISBN: 9781405511742
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Virago Language: English
Author: Elizabeth von Arnim
ISBN: 9781405511742
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Virago
Language: English

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 lovely summer, quite alone, be delightful?'

This delightful companion to the famous Elizabeth and her German Garden is a witty, lyrical account of a rejuvenating, solitary summer filled with books and Elizabeth's reflections on her beloved garden. Descriptions of magnificent larkspurs and burning nasturtiums give way to those of cooling forest walks. Yet the months aren't as solitary as she'd planned: there's still her husband to pacify and the April, May and June babies to amuse.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 lovely summer, quite alone, be delightful?'

This delightful companion to the famous Elizabeth and her German Garden is a witty, lyrical account of a rejuvenating, solitary summer filled with books and Elizabeth's reflections on her beloved garden. Descriptions of magnificent larkspurs and burning nasturtiums give way to those of cooling forest walks. Yet the months aren't as solitary as she'd planned: there's still her husband to pacify and the April, May and June babies to amuse.

More books from Little, Brown Book Group

Cover of the book The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Whispers in the Snow by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Taking Control of OCD by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book The Complete Study Skills Guide by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Gently to the Summit by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book The Butcher Of Smithfield by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Culloden by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book The World of Vanity Fair by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book The Vintage Springtime Club by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book A Brief History of The Third Reich by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Crewe Train by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book The Other Side of the River by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Beating Depression by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Anderby Wold by Elizabeth von Arnim
Cover of the book Making a Short Speech or Toast by Elizabeth von Arnim
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy