Elizabeth von Arnim

«Miraras adonde miraras, te veías enredado en un recordatorio constante». La joven e inocente Lucy Entwhistle acaba de perder a su padre —hasta el momento, su única compañía— cuando conoce por casua

De la autora de «Vera». Todo el mundo adora a Milly, la mujer de Ernest Bott. Y es que es la esposa ideal: encantadora, amable, dulce y complaciente, nunca ha dado ningún problema a su marido ni h

De la autora de Vera.«¿Eran cálidos todos los comienzos? ¿Eran todos los finales sombríos y tristes?».Todo el mundo adora a Milly, la mujer de Ernest Bott. Y es que es la esposa ideal: encantadora, a

La inolvidable autobiografía de la mujer que escribió Vera y Expiación.«Para empezar, me gustaría decir que, aunque los padres, los maridos, los hijos, los amantes y los amigos están muy bien, no son

Llega una nueva traducción de la novela más divertida y popular de Elizabeth von Arnim Todo empezó con el anuncio de un castillo en Italia. Rose y Lotty, dos amas de casa que han sacrificado sus sueños por sendos maridos indiferentes, deciden alquilar la propiedad y pasar el mes de abril junto al mar, todo un desafio a las convenciones de sus matrimonios rutinarios e infelices. Para ayudar a pagar los gastos, buscan otras dos compañeras, lady Caroline, una joven aristocrata hastiada de la vida social, y la señora Fisher, viuda adocenada y picajosa que en su juventud conocio a todos los grandes hombres de la literatura victoriana. Las cuatro mujeres, que no se conocian, cambian el Londres lluvioso y sombrio por los soleados jardines italianos, pero el cambio que van a experimentar durante su convivencia sera mucho mas importante que unas vacaciones y marcara sus vidas de forma duradera, para dejar entrar de nuevo la felicidad y la esperanza. Publicada en 1922, Un abril encantado fue un gran exito en Inglaterra y Norteamerica, y la novela mas conocida de Elizabeth von Arnim, gracias a su sentido del humor y su agudeza en el retrato del alma femenina. En 1935, Harry Beaumont la adapto al cine, y en 1992 lo hizo Mike Newell, con Josie Lawrence, Miranda Richardson, Polly Walker, Joan Plowright y Alfred Molina en los principales papeles.

Un clásico imprescindible de la literatura sobre perros. Además de ser una autobiografía muy original con ritmo de novela, también es un homenaje al mejor amigo del ser humano. Von Arnim repasa su vida a traves de los perros que la acompañaron. Se trata d

De la autora de «Vera», «Expiación» y «Todos los perros de mi vida».«El amor no es decente. El amor es glorioso y desvergonzado».Una viuda y un joven se conocen en el Londres de principios del siglo

Lo mejor del humor británico y de la novela romántica. «Para aquellos que aprecian las glicinias y el sol. Se alquila pequeño castillo medieval italiano durante el mes de abril.» Un lugar encantador

Al poco tiempo de publicarse, en 1898, esta breve novela se convirtió en un gran éxito de ventas, hasta el punto de que su autora, que en realidad se llamaba Mary Annette Beauchamp, firmó toda su produccion posterior con el nombre de Elizabeth von Arnim. Ambientada en un jardin de la region alemana de Pomerania, la novela es el relato en primera persona de una joven mujer que ve en las plantas y en los arboles una imagen de feliz rebeldia en contra de las reglas sociales de su tiempo. Casada con un noble prusiano, a quien vamos a conocer como el hombre airado, Elizabeth sabe que, puertas adentro, la esperan un sinfin de criados a los que hay que orientar, unas comidas interminables con huespedes aburridos, unos muebles austeros que comen luz y crian polvo. Fuera, en cambio, esta su jardin, estan los libros que ella ama leer sentada en la hierba y estan sus tres hijas pequeñas, que comparten con ella este paraiso terrenal. Este espacio consagrado a la naturaleza se convierte asi en un lugar de libertad y reflexion, un territorio donde el placer anda del brazo de la vida, y donde el talento de Von Arnim se expresa con sus mejores armas.

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The Enchanted April is a 1922 novel by British writer Elizabeth von Arnim. The work was inspired by a month-long holiday to the Italian Riviera, probably the most widely read (as an English and American best seller in 1923) and perhaps the lightest and most ebullient of her novels. Von Arnim wrote and set the book in the 15th century Castello Brown. Critic Terence de Vere White credited The Enchanted April with making the Italian resort of Portofino fashionable.Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German aristocrat, and her earliest works are set in Germany. Her first marriage made her Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin and her second Elizabeth Russell, Countess Russell. After her first husbands death, she had a three-year affair with the writer H. G. Wells, then later married Frank Russell, elder brother of the Nobel prize-winner and philosopher Bertrand Russell. She was a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield. Though known in early life as May, her first book introduced her to readers as Elizabeth, which she eventually became friends and finally to family. Her writings are ascribed to Elizabeth von Arnim. She used the pseudonym Alice Cholmondeley for only one novel, Christine, published in 1917.

It began in a Womans Club in London on a February afternoon-an uncomfortable club, and a miserable afternoon-when Mrs. Wilkins, who had come down from Hampstead to shop and had lunched at her club, took up The Times from the table in the smoking-room, and running her listless eye down the Agony Column saw this:To Those Who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine. Small mediaeval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be Let furnished for the month of April. Necessary servants remain. Z, Box 1000, The Times .That was its conception; yet, as in the case of many another, the conceiver was unaware of it at the moment.So entirely unaware was Mrs. Wilkins that her April for that year had then and there been settled for her that she dropped the newspaper with a gesture that was both irritated and resigned, and went over to the window and stared drearily out at the dripping street.

Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot, cowed and neglected by their husbands, make a daring plan: they will have a holiday. Leaving a drab and rainy London one April and arriving on the shores of the Mediterranean, they discover a flower-filled paradise of beauty, warmth and leisure. Joined by the beautiful Lady Caroline and domineering Mrs Fisher, also in flight from the burdens of their daily lives, the four women proceed to transform themselves and their prospects.

Elizabeth von Arnim (31 August 1866 9 February 1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an Australian-born British novelist. By marriage she became Grafin (Countess) von Arnim-Schlagenthin, and by a second marriage, Countess Russell. Although known in her early life as Mary, after the publication of her first book, she was known to her readers, eventually to her friends, and finally even to her family as Elizabeth[1] and she is now invariably referred to as Elizabeth von Arnim. She also wrote under the pen name Alice Cholmondeley (font: Wikipedia)

Step into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted April" by Elizabeth von Arnim, a captivating novel that whisks readers away to the sunny shores of Italy. Set in the 1920s, the story follows the transformative journey of four diverse women who embark on a shared holiday to escape their mundane lives.Lottie Wilkins and Rose Arbuthnot, two dissatisfied Englishwomen, discover an advertisement for a month-long rental of an Italian castle. Eager for change, they enlist two other women, Mrs. Fisher and Lady Caroline, to join them on this unexpected adventure.As the women arrive at the captivating San Salvatore castle on the Italian Riviera, they are greeted by lush gardens, stunning views, and an atmosphere that promises renewal. Away from their familiar routines, the womens interactions, conflicts, and newfound friendships unfold against the backdrop of this idyllic escape.Each womans journey is a symphony of personal growth and self-discovery. The novel delicately explores themes of love, rejuvenation, and the power of shared experiences. As the enchanting April unfolds, the womens lives transform, revealing hidden desires, buried secrets, and the possibility of new beginnings.Von Arnims evocative prose captures the magic of Italys landscapes and the blossoming connections between the characters. "The Enchanted April" is a delightful exploration of the transformative power of nature, friendship, and the promise of second chances. Readers will be transported to a world where beauty, introspection, and renewal reign supreme, making it an enchanting read for those seeking a tale of self-discovery and the joys of lifes unexpected journeys.ABOUT THE AUTHORElisabeth von Arnim, a spirited and independent soul born in 1866, graced the literary world with her wit and wisdom. Hailing from a German aristocratic family, she embraced the art of storytelling with a unique blend of humor and keen observation. Her pen danced across the pages, weaving tales that captured the essence of lifes intricacies. Von Arnims literary journey took her through a diverse range of experiences, from her poignant debut Elizabeth and Her German Garden to her satirical masterpiece The Enchanted April. With an unerring knack for depicting complex emotions and human relationships, she painted characters with vibrant strokes, breathing life into their joys and struggles. Her novels, often influenced by her personal escapades, charmed readers with their relatability and enchanting narratives. A remarkable woman of her time, von Arnims works echoed her belief in the power of laughter and the solace of nature. Through her writings, she invited readers into a world where escapades were aplenty, and the magic of ordinary moments shone brightly. Elisabeth von Arnims legacy continues to flourish, inspiring us to embrace lifes adventures and find delight in the everyday.

El repaso de la vida amorosa de una bellísima mujer es a la vez su reencuentro con sus propias debilidades.La bellísima Fanny Skeffngton lleva años sin acordarse de su ex marido. Pero, a punto de cumplir los 50 y, recuperandose de una grave enfermedad, comienza a evocarlo con involuntaria existencia. La imagen vaga de su antiguo esposo se alterna con la de muchos de sus amantes, con quienes vuelve a encontrarse. Estos caballeros son la viva imagen del tiempo que pasa y a nadie perdona, ni siquiera a Fanny. Es a traves de su decadencia que Fanny asume por fn sus propias arrugas y comprende que tendra que empezar a negociar con el mundo sin poder ya utilizar su belleza como moneda de cambio. Luego, de repente, un fantasma vuelve del pasado: es Mr. Skeffngton, mas pobre, mas viejo y... completamente ciego. Renace asi una relacion peculiar donde se revela el aspecto mas generoso y humano de Fanny.Tras la buena acogida de los primeros dos titulos Elizabeth Von Arnim en el catalogo de Lumen, he aqui una novela mas extensa, por primera vez traducida al castellano.Un rescate que es un portento de sensibilidad y por eso absolutamente actual.