"The Visits of Elizabeth" by Elinor Glyn is a captivating novel that explores the adventures of a young woman named Elizabeth as she travels to stay with her friends and relatives during a bygone era. Through her eyes and witty observations, we are introduced to different personalities and social circles, during her visits. Elizabeth writes to her mother which lets the reader see into her world as she matures. The novel follows her interactions with characters like Lady Cecilia, Lord Valmond, and Mrs. Smith, emphasizing Elizabeth's blend of naiveté and perceptiveness as she comes to terms with social customs. The story is about family matters, youthful exuberance, and social expectations, making it a memorable coming-of-age narrative.
The Visits of Elizabeth
By Elinor Glyn
A naive young woman's entry into high society reveals the humorous absurdities and expectations of the upper class as she tries to make her way in the world.
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About the AuthorElinor Glyn was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, which was considered scandalous for its time, although her works are relatively tame by modern standards. She popularized the concept of the it-girl, and had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and, possibly, on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and, especially, Clara Bow.
Elinor Glyn was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, which was considered scandalous for its time, although her works are relatively tame by modern standards. She popularized the concept of the it-girl, and had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and, possibly, on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and, especially, Clara Bow.
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