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Title: The Solitary Summer

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Aaron Cannon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Solitary Summer" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a reflective novel written during the early 20th century. It explores themes of solitude, nature, and personal growth through the eyes of its main character, who yearns to spend an entire summer alone, immersing herself in her garden and contemplative solitude. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist's desire for solitude, conveyed through a conversation with the "Man of Wrath," who critiques her plans for a solitary summer. She envisions a life removed from societal expectations, where she can enjoy the beauty of nature and reflect on her life. As she imagines her days spent in the garden, surrounded by the scents and sights of spring, the narrative captures her introspective thoughts and her interactions, detailing her past struggles with gardening and her longing for deeper self-connection. The beginning sets a whimsical tone, promising a journey of self-discovery amid nature's splendor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941

EBook No.: 5991

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Autobiographical fiction

Subject: Germany -- Fiction

Subject: Women gardeners -- Fiction

Subject: Gardening -- Fiction

Subject: Pastoral fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T15:28:10Z The Solitary Summer

This edition has images.

Title: The Solitary Summer

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Aaron Cannon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Solitary Summer" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a reflective novel written during the early 20th century. It explores themes of solitude, nature, and personal growth through the eyes of its main character, who yearns to spend an entire summer alone, immersing herself in her garden and contemplative solitude. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist's desire for solitude, conveyed through a conversation with the "Man of Wrath," who critiques her plans for a solitary summer. She envisions a life removed from societal expectations, where she can enjoy the beauty of nature and reflect on her life. As she imagines her days spent in the garden, surrounded by the scents and sights of spring, the narrative captures her introspective thoughts and her interactions, detailing her past struggles with gardening and her longing for deeper self-connection. The beginning sets a whimsical tone, promising a journey of self-discovery amid nature's splendor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941

EBook No.: 5991

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Autobiographical fiction

Subject: Germany -- Fiction

Subject: Women gardeners -- Fiction

Subject: Gardening -- Fiction

Subject: Pastoral fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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