The first work of its author, the Countess Elizabeth von Arnim, it would form the basis of her extraordinary popularity as one of the most admired literary figures in Europe and "one of the three finest wits of her day." British novelist ELIZABETH VON ARNIM (1866-1941) wrote numerous books, including The Solitary Summer (the sequel to Elizabeth and Her German Garden) and the work she is best known for, Enchanted April. The story is a years diary written by the protagonist Elizabeth about her experiences learning gardening and interacting with her friends. from Elizabeth and Her German Garden First published anonymously in 1898, this beautiful chronicle of languid days spent in a rejuvenating Italian garden was a tremendous bestseller at the turn of the century, its cheerful satire and fresh charm endearing it to millions of readers. 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. In the house are duties and annoyances, servants to exhort and admonish, furniture, and meals but out there blessings crowd round me at every step-it is there that I am sorry for the unkindness in me, for those selfish thoughts that are so much worse than they feel it is there that all my sins and silliness are forgiven, there that I feel protected and at home, and every flower and weed is a friend and every tree a lover. May 16th.-The garden is the place I go to for refuge and shelter, not the house.
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