Length5h 40m
About this audiobook
In "The Visits of Elizabeth," Elinor Glyn crafts a captivating narrative centered around the life of an adventurous young woman seeking love and self-discovery in the early 20th century. The book employs a vibrant yet conversational literary style that seamlessly blends elements of romance and social commentary, reflecting Glyn's deep engagement with the changing mores of her time. Through Elizabeth's encounters with diverse characters from various social strata, Glyn artfully explores themes such as societal expectation, gender roles, and the complexities of romance, positioning the work within the broader context of early modernist literature that often scrutinized established norms. Elinor Glyn was a trailblazing author and screenwriter, known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature and her ability to weave eroticism with mainstream narratives. Her personal experiences as a woman navigating an evolving society in Britain fueled her writing, and she was an influential figure in popularizing romantic literature. The societal constraints and liberations of her own life context provided a rich backdrop for the characters she created, making her insights particularly poignant in "The Visits of Elizabeth." For readers who appreciate a narrative filled with both charm and critique, this work is an essential exploration of love and liberation. Glyn's deft storytelling and her nuanced understanding of human relationships make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in early feminist literature or the evolution of the modern romance genre.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (130)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length5 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1NAZEBY HALL
9CHÂTEAU DE CROIXMARE
2300 EATON PLACE
10CHAMPS ELYSÉES
3HEAVILAND MANOR
11CHÂTEAU DE CROIXMARE
4HAZELDENE COURT
12RETBY
5CHÂTEAU DE CROIXMARE
13CARRISTON TOWERS
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6YACHT "SAUTERELLE"
14CHEVENIX CASTLE
7CAUDEBEC
15FOLJAMBE PLACE
8HOTEL FRASCATI, HAVRE
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