Christopher and Columbus

Countess Elizabeth von Arnim, born Mary Annette Beauchamp in 1866, was an Australian-born British novelist renowned for her wit, descriptive powers, and keen observations of society. Von Arnim's literary career took off with the publication of her semi-autobiographical novel 'Elizabeth and Her German Garden' (1898), which was a success due to its vivid portrayal of garden life and its humor. The n...