02078cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450024001492640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080090003905201015004805340045014956530029015406530023015696530031015926530025016236530021016488560042016699990017017115991UtSlPG20260610133146.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aVon Arnim, Elizabeth,d1866-194114aThe Solitary Summer 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aProduced by Aaron Cannon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAutobiographical fiction  aGermany -- Fiction  aWomen gardeners -- Fiction  aGardening -- Fiction  aPastoral fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5991  c48014d48014