Von Arnim turns her ironic humour to great effect in showing us the follies of her cast of characters, whom we can't help wishing the best for, despite everything.
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Known pseudonymously as 'Elizabeth', this author captivated readers with her sharp wit and ironic observations on life, relationships, and societal conventions. Her narratives, often drawing from her experiences of both rural life and high society, are celebrated for their elegant prose and profound understanding of human nature. She masterfully explores themes of freedom, societal expectations, and the search for self-identity, all delivered with a signature lightness and inimitable humor. Her works offer not just entertainment but also insightful reflections on enduring human experiences.
- 2023
- 2022
An jene, die Glyzinien und Sonnenschein zu schätzen wissen. Kleines mittelalterliches Castello an der italienischen Mittelmeerküste für den Monat April zu vermieten. Z. Postfach 1000, The Times.« Auf diese Anzeige hin entfliehen vier ernsthafte englische Damen ihrem tristen Alltagsleben und genießen den Zauber des mediterranen Frühlings. Dabei entdecken sie nicht nur die Schönheiten der Natur, sondern auch die Liebe. Verzauberter April ist Elizabeth von Arnims bekanntestes und erfolgreichstes Buch.
- 2021
Das Institut in Riga
Die Geschichte eines NS-Arztes und seiner »Forschung«
- 2006
Mr Skeffington
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
*A touching and funny novel about a once-beautiful woman who, approaching her fiftieth birthday, realises she is no longer the belle of the ball.