Elizabeth And Her German Garden (Virago Modern Classics)

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With the roses in bloom, and with their fragrances wafting hither and dither, it was the perfect setting for this lovely little book. The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged 13 or above and therefore you must be 13 years or over to sign up to our newsletter.

Another interesting review from the Financial Times, JULY 24 2015, written by Robin Lane Fox:… https://www. The passion for being for ever with one's fellows, and the fear of being left for a few hours alone, is to me wholly incomprehensible. But I read in her biographical note that the novel is "semi-autobiographical" and maybe this is one way in which the author distances herself from the text.

In July 2015, it was adapted in five episodes for the Book at Bedtime series on BBC Radio 4, and read by Caroline Martin. Alas, winter is inevitable, especially in the north of Germany, and Elizabeth in winter is a different creature altogether. However, amidst all opposition, she works on what is close to her heart, what gives her peace and comfort, and most importantly, what helps her to balance and incompatible marriage; she works on her garden and her writing. Soon after marriage, she came to live at her husband’s family estate in Nassenheide, Pomerania, now in Poland. Frankly, Elizabeth really would rather everyone just left her alone so she could focus on her garden .

Al principio pensé que iba a hablar demasiado para mi gusto de flores y plantas, no es que no me gusten pero sólo sé distinguir las más conocidas y temía perderme, pero no. Elizabeth dislikes the indoors with its responsibilities, servants and other interruptions, and spends most of the time reading in her garden. Elizabeth gently mocks her husband, family and others around her as she describes her efforts to develop a garden on the estate.

The satire was directed at all quarters - her own self, her husband, her friends, relations, acquaintances and her household. To find out what personal information we collect and how we use it, please visit our privacy policy.