Elinor Glyn
Elinor Glyn was a British writer and celebrity author known for her unconventional romance novels and her influence on the sexual ethos of Anglo-American popular culture.
Novelist
October 17, 1864
Libra
September 23, 1943
78
Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Elinor Glyn, a renowned British novelist and screenwriter, rose to fame in the early 20th century for her provocative romance novels. Her most well-known work, “Three Weeks,” portrayed a passionate affair between a young Englishman and an older Balkan queen. Glyn also established herself in the film industry by adapting her own works for the big screen. She was a pioneer in using the term “It” to describe sex appeal and was awarded an OBE for her contributions to literature. Some of her other notable works and film involvement include “The Visits of Elizabeth,” “His Hour,” “It and Other Stories,” and “Romantic Adventure.” In 1907, Glyn embarked on a tour of the United States, which inspired her book “Elizabeth Visits America.” Additionally, she had a lengthy affair with Lord Curzon, the former Viceroy of India.