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The Von Arnim Library

The Von Arnim Library

By: Elizabeth von Arnim
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Summary

 Welcome to a quiet corner of the garden where stories unfold at their own agreeable pace. Here, the novels of Elizabeth von Arnim are read in full, accompanied only by the rustle of leaves and the occasional sigh of sensible rebellion. Expect sharp observations softened by sunshine, women who discover themselves between teacups and thunderstorms, and the particular comfort of laughter that knows exactly how serious life can be.

Whether you are escaping a crowded drawing room or simply wish for a companionable voice at day’s end, this podcast offers chapters like open windows: fresh air, gentle wit, and the reassuring sense that even the most tangled circumstances may yet resolve into something rather lovely.Public domain
Episodes
  • Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 14 - January 1st

    Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 14 - January 1st
    May 12 2026
    In which the author delights in tranquil, moonlit drives through fragrant forests accompanied by the faithful if occasionally drowsy Peter, whose gentle disposition softens even the mishaps of bolting horses and overturned sleighs. Evening descends with the song of nightingales and the passage of wild geese beneath a starlit sky, while companions muse over the charm and perils of such eccentric pleasures amid the crisp Baltic air.
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    29 mins
  • Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 13 - December 27th

    Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 13 - December 27th
    May 11 2026
    In which a winter picnic in the forest reveals the challenges of eating sandwiches with fur-lined gloves and tending to anxious horses, while the quiet companionship of a loyal old coachman offers a comforting presence. The fading light and gentle banter softly underscore the simple, enduring pleasures found in nature and kindness.
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    14 mins
  • Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 12 - December 22nd

    Elizabeth and her German Garden Section 12 - December 22nd
    May 10 2026
    In which the season’s radiant frost and crystallised air transform the landscape into a jubilant realm of skating adventures, winter picnics, and the shimmering embrace of the Baltic’s frozen shore, all observed with a blend of affectionate amusement and contemplative charm. Amidst the ritual of birthdays and the gentle triumphs of freedom from social conventions, the beauty of nature and the delight of companionship shine through, illuminated equally by laughter, frosted trees, and the quiet majesty of a sky-bound sea.
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    25 mins
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