Cover of The Solitary Summer

The Solitary Summer

by Elizabeth von Arnim

1899 190 pages eng

From the book:May 2nd. - Last night after dinner, when we were in the garden, I said, "I want to be alone for a whole summer, and get to the very dregs of life. I want to be as idle as I can, so that my soul may have time to grow. Nobody shall be invited to stay with me, and if any one calls they wi…

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