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All the Dogs of My Life (Virago Modern Classic) by: Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 920 EAN: 9781860491108 ISBN: 1860491103 Label: Virago Press Ltd Manufacturer: Virago Press Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 212 Publication Date: March 30, 1995 Publisher: Virago Press Ltd Studio: Virago Press Ltd Sales Rank: 355998 Related Items: Related Items:  see moreBrowse for similar items by category:
Editorial Review: Synopsis: From Bijou, her very first dog, to Chunkie and Knobbie, her favourite, and last, canine companions, Elizabeth von Arnim takes us through the complex journey of her life. From her Pomeranian idyll (encapsulated in her first novel, "Elizabeth and Her German Garden") to less happy days in London following the death of her first husband; from the solitude of her Swiss mountain hideaway, to World War I and a disastrous second marriage, her dogs (or lack of) were always vital to her. Through them, Elizabeth von Arnim offers observations on life and society. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Victorian novelist writes biography... of her dogsElizabeth von Arnim lived an unconventional life, shot through with both tragedy and personal success. It is characteristic of the quirky sense of humour found in her writing that she should ignore the sparkling social circle of which she was a part and choose to write the lives of her dogs. Throughout the book we are given tantalising glimpses of the turbulance - and joy - of von Arnim's wider experiences. This short work will delight both dog-lovers and fans of the author. |
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