The Enchanted April

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Overview

"The Enchanted April" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel set in post-World War I England, following four women who take a month-long holiday in an Italian castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The women are all strangers to each other, but they all share a feeling of dissatisfaction with their lives and a longing for something more. Lotty Wilkins, a housewife, is the catalyst for the trip, and she persuades Mrs. Arbuthnot, a widow; Lady Caroline Dester, a beautiful but aloof socialite; and Mrs. Fisher, a dowager with a love of literature, to join her on the journey. Each woman has her own reasons for accepting the invitation, and as they settle into the castle, they begin to open up to each other and rediscover themselves. As they explore the beautiful Italian countryside and interact with the locals, they each experience a sense of transformation and renewal. The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and personal growth, as the women confront their own insecurities and learn to appreciate the beauty and joy in life. By the end of their enchanting April, the women have not only forged deep bonds with each other but also discovered new perspectives on their own lives, and have a newfound sense of hope and possibility for the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358018738
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	05/01/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	849 KB

About the Author

Born Mary Annette Beauchamp, Elizabeth von Armin (1866–1941) was an English novelist best known for the semi-autobiographical dark comedy Vera (1921) and the historical romance The Enchanted April (1922). Armin's literary career would begin at the age of thirty-two, formally introducing herself to the world as "Elizabeth" with her debut satire Elizabeth and Her German Garden (1898); she would go on to produce over a dozen works of fiction over the course of forty years as well as a pseudo-autobiography All the Dogs in My Life (1936). In her personal life, Armin was also connected to several influential literary figures of the nineteenth and early twentieth century by either relation or sheer coincidence including Kathleen Mansfield, H.G. Wells, E.M. Forester and Hugh Walpole. With several of her works being adapted for both stage and screen (most notable being 1992's Academy Award-winning The Enchanted April) Armin's literary talent continues to delight and dazzle readers of the modern age.