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The Enchanted April

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The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim is a delightful tale of transformation and friendship. Four women, strangers to each other, escape the dreariness of their lives in England by renting an Italian castle for a month. Amidst the enchanting beauty of the Italian spring, they each find personal rejuvenation and unexpected bonds.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming narratives about personal transformation, camaraderie, and the renewing power of nature. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful Italian castle, it offers a delightful escape from everyday life as it explores the lives and friendships of four women seeking respite and change. Its blend of humour, warmth, and insightful character development creates an enchanting reading experience.

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The Enchanted April

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics β€” irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

The Enchanted April, Elizabeth von Arnim's brilliant, irrepressible novella, tells the tale of four very different women who, upon answering an advertisement in The Times, find themselves far away from the drizzle of London and instead in the warmth of an Italian sun. There, alongside the lapping of the Mediterranean, the women's spirits begin to shift, and quite unexpected changes take place.

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The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim is praised for its charming depiction of transformation and escape, set in an idyllic Italian villa. Reviewers highlight the novel's exploration of self-discovery and rejuvenation as four women find renewed joy and purpose. The writing is often described as witty and enchanting, with an atmospheric setting that captivates readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241619742

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Salley Vickers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 167.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Elizabeth von Arnim (Author) Cousin of Katherine Mansfield and lover of H.G. Wells, Elizabeth von Arnim was at the hub of the literary and political society of her time. She was born in Australia in 1866 but grew up in England, and began her career in 1898 with the semi-autobiographical Elizabeth and Her German Garden. She was married twice and died in 1941. Salley Vickers (Introducer) Salley Vickers is the author of many acclaimed novels including the best-selling Miss Garnet's Angel, Mr Golightly's Holiday, The Other Side of You and The Cleaner of Chartres (Viking 2012) and two short story collections, the latest The Boy Who Could See Death (Viking 2015). She has worked as a cleaner, a dancer, a teacher of children with special needs, a university lecturer and a psychoanalyst. She now writes and lectures full time. Find out more at www.salleyvickers.com or @SalleyVickers.

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