Publisher's Synopsis
""Elizabeth And Her German Garden"" is a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim that was first published in 1898. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences living in a country estate in Germany. The protagonist, Elizabeth, is a wealthy and independent woman who retreats to her garden to escape the constraints of society and the expectations of her family. The novel is a celebration of nature, gardening, and the joys of solitude. It is also a commentary on the role of women in society, as Elizabeth navigates the expectations placed upon her as a wife and mother. The book is written in a witty and charming style, with a strong sense of humor and a love of the absurd. ""Elizabeth And Her German Garden"" has been praised for its beautiful descriptions of nature and its insightful commentary on the human condition. It remains a beloved classic of English literature.These three, their patient nurse, myself, the gardener, and the gardener's assistant, are the only people who ever go into my garden, but then neither are we ever out of it. The gardener has been here a year and has given me notice regularly on the first of every month, but up to now has been induced to stay on. On the first of this month he came as usual, and with determination written on every feature told me he intended to go in June, and that nothing should alter his decision.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
