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Elizabeth von Arnim, born on August 31, 1866, and died on February 9, 1941, was a prominent German novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for her unique female perspective and delicate emotional descriptions, she left a lasting impact on German literature.

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Famous Elizabeth von Arnim Quotes

“Can one be bored in a world so wonderful?”

Book:Fraulein Schmidt and Mr Anstruther

Source: Fraulein Schmidt and Mr Anstruther

“[Walking] is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside.”

Source: The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen

“She belongs to the winter that is past, to the darkness that is over, and has no part or lot in the life I shall lead for the next six months. Oh, I could dance and sing for joy that the spring is here! What a ressurection of beauty there is in my garden, and of brightest hope in my heart.”

Heart Past Joy Next Darkness Months My Heart Six Spring Garden Winter Six Months Spring Is Here

Book:Elizabeth and Her German Garden

Source: Elizabeth and Her German Garden

About the Author

Born: August 31, 1866
Died: February 9, 1941
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 73

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