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Fiction

Elizabeth and Her German Garden was originally published without a named author. It is in fact the first work of Elizabeth Von Arnim, a British novelist of Australian origin who would go on to write more than twenty novels.

Elizabeth and Her German Garden is a story told through the central character's diary. Elizabeth is a young woman very fond of her garden. The plot centers around Elizabeth's education in the ways of gardening and her relationships with friends and her husband. The protagonist is a noblewoman, married to a man she is not overly fond of, and living in a country she does not fully understand. It is a humorous work, where readers are encouraged to have fun at the expense of the protagonist, whose views on the world and gardening are frequently foolish. She is a simple girl, but wry, whimsical, and very witty.

This is a semi-autobiographical work, and it is clear that Von Arnim has inserted much of herself into the central character. This is a book where the author knows the ins and outs of her character, and expertly reveals these details to the reader as the story unfolds. The nearly poetic descriptions of her garden are accompanied by humorous observations about life, and the two combine to form an enjoyable read.

Elizabeth and Her German Garden is a book that sneaks up on you, gradually taking on an addictive quality as one becomes better acquainted with the central character. This is a short read, one that some readers may plough through in only a two or three of sittings. If you are a fan of light hearted fiction, Von Arnim's work will certainly appeal to you.

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