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Elinor Glyn's "Halcyone" offers a fascinating glimpse into the social life and customs of early 20th century England. Set against the backdrop of the upper class, this work of fiction explores themes of romance and societal expectations.

Elinor Glyn's "Halcyone" offers a fascinating glimpse into the social life and customs of early 20th century England. Set against the backdrop of the upper class, this work of fiction explores themes of romance and societal expectations.

Love Itself is a novel written by Elinor Glyn and published in 1912. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Lady Ursula Glynde and Lady Gwendoline, who are both in search of true love. Lady Ursula is a beautiful and wealthy woman who falls in love with a man named... Read Full Overview

Love Itself is a novel written by Elinor Glyn and published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Lady Betty, who is a member of the aristocracy in England. Lady Betty is engaged to a wealthy and respectable man, but she is not in love with him. Instead,... Read Full Overview

"Halcyone" from Elinor Glyn. British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction which was considered scandalous for its time (1864-1943).

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Halcyone by Elinor Glyn

Reproduction of the original: Halcyone by Elinor Glyn

Elinor Glyn (1864-1943), born Elinor Sutherland, was an English novelist and scriptwriter who pioneered massmarket women's erotic fiction. She coined the use of It as a euphemism for sexuality, or sex appeal. Elinor was schooled by her grandmother (a minor French aristocrat)... Read Full Overview

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview