Elizabeth Visits America: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Elizabeth Visits America is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Glyn, Elinor (1864–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Elizabeth Visits America" by Elinor Glyn is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character Elizabeth, a young woman navigating her emotions and societal expectations as she travels across America, embarking on a journey that promises both excitement and self-discovery. The opening of the novel introduces Elizabeth in a state of discontent due to a quarrel with her husband, Lord Valmond, who has left for Africa. Seeking solace, she stays with her great aunt Maria at Heaviland Manor. During her stay, Elizabeth receives news of her aunt's first automobile, which is met with a mix of humor and curiosity by the characters. As she adjusts to her current situation, plans begin to form that will lead her to embark on a voyage across America with her friend Octavia, which promises to be both adventurous and enlightening as she navigates interactions with new people, including an intriguing American gentleman she meets along the way. Through Elizabeth's letters to her mother, readers catch a glimpse of her thoughts, desires, and the cultural contrasts she observes between England and America.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Elizabeth Visits America
- Author credits: Glyn, Elinor (1864–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- United States -- Fiction
- Epistolary fiction
- Married women -- Fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Travel Writing
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