The Visits of Elizabeth

Elinor Glyn was a pioneering British novelist and scriptwriter known for her scandalous romantic fiction that challenged societal norms of her time. She introduced the concept of the It-girl and significantly influenced early 20th-century popular culture, impacting the careers of stars like Clara Bow and Rudolph Valentino. Glyn's works, aimed at female readers, often included risqué and erotic themes, making her a trailblazer in female-centric storytelling. Additionally, she contributed to the silent film industry as a scriptwriter and one of its earliest female directors.