The Von Arnim, Elizabeth 1866-1941 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Solitary Summer" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a reflective novel written during the early 20th century. It explores themes of solitude, nature, and personal growth through the eyes of its main character, who yearns to spend an entire summer alone, immersing herself in her garden and contemplative solitude. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist's desire for solitude, conveyed through a conversation with the "Man of Wrath," who critiques her plans for a solitary summer. She envisions a life removed from societal expectations, where she can enjoy the beauty of nature and reflect on her life. As she imagines her days spent in the garden, surrounded by the scents and sights of spring, the narrative captures her introspective thoughts and her interactions, detailing her past struggles with gardening and her longing for deeper self-connection. The beginning sets a whimsical tone, promising a journey of self-discovery amid nature's splendor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-06-01 Produced by Aaron Cannon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Autobiographical fiction Germany -- Fiction Women gardeners -- Fiction Gardening -- Fiction Pastoral fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5991 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5991 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133146.0 5991