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Elizabeth and her German Garden

Elizabeth and her German Garden

著者： Elizabeth von Arnim
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Experience the delightful escapades of Elizabeth in Elizabeth and Her German Garden, a charming novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, first published in 1898. This beloved work, a staple of early 20th-century literature, presents a year in the life of its protagonist as she chronicles her gardening journey and the quirky interactions with her friends. With a humorous twist, Elizabeth shares her insightful musings on nature’s beauty and society, often illuminated by her whimsical perspective and frequent gardening blunders. Notably, she critiques the frivolities of her era, declaring, I believe all needlework and dressmaking is of the devil, designed to keep women from study. This book is the first in a series featuring the same endearing character and is remarkable for its initial release without a named author. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics アート 文学史・文学批評
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