Elizabeth von von Arnim

A tantalizing glimpse into the life of acclaimed writer Elizabeth von Arnim told via the lives of the many dogs she owned from childhood to old age.

First published in 1936, All the Dogs of My Life is a brilliantly written account of all fourteen pet dogs owned by Elizabeth von Arnim throughout her life. This edition is introduced by Nina Stibbe, author of Went to London, Took the Dog.

From a beloved dachshund to a trouble seeking Great Dane via all manner of dogs large and small, obedient and defiant, von Arnim brilliantly captures the bond between dogs and their owners.

This witty and often poignant book is the closest Elizabeth von Arnim came to writing a memoir. Despite her frequent exhortations in the book that it isn't an autobiography, much is revealed: her marriages, living in Germany, England and Switzerland, her children, and her lovers. She is careful about what she reveals, making the book deliciously tantalizing. By turns funny, acerbic and heartbreaking, this is a joy to read from start to finish.

All The Dogs of My Life is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.