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Introduction to Sally

Elizabeth von Arnim Simon Thomas

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English
British Library Publishing
14 September 2023
A Pygmalion-style story told with von Arnim's characteristic wit and charm, this novel introduces us to Salvatia (known as Sally), a much longed-for child to humble shopkeepers. Sally grows up to be an extremely beautiful girl, attracting the attentions of every man who sees her. When her mother dies, her father decides it is just too difficult to defend her virtue and marries her to the first man who proposes.

But Jocelyn is about to learn a lesson in marrying for looks alone. The two are from very different classes and have nothing in common: beauty can only bridge the gap so far. Meanwhile, his mother is being pursued by her own unsuitable suitor

debating if she can tolerate his crass personality in return for the security of his wealth. Von Arnim turns her ironic humour to great effect in showing us the follies of her cast of characters, whom we can't help wishing the best for, despite everything.
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Imprint:   British Library Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   21
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 130mm, 
ISBN:   9780712354745
ISBN 10:   0712354743
Series:   British Library Women Writers
Pages:   224
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

**Elizabeth von Arnim **(18661941) published her first heavily autobiographical novel Elizabeth and Her German Garden in 1898. She is perhaps best remembered for The Enchanted April. Her 1931 novel Father was published in the Women Writers series in 2020.

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