Elinor Glyn
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Elinor Glyn (October 17, 1864 - September 23, 1943), born Elinor Sutherland in Jersey, was the celebrated author of such early 20th century bestsellers as It, Three Weeks, Beyond the Rocks, and other novels in a similarly softcore vein.
Glyn was also the younger sister of Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, famous as the fashion designer "Lucile."
Career
Although her writing would not be considered scandalous by modern standards, she pioneered mass-market women's erotic fiction. She coined the use of It as a euphemism for sexuality, or sex appeal.
She had a long lasting affair with George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston.
\"Vamp\"
On the strength of the popularity and notoriety of her books, Glyn moved to Hollywood where she promoted the concept of the vamp, helping to make a star of actress Clara Bow (the It girl).
A scriptwriter for the silent movie industry, she also had a brief career as one of the earliest female directors.
References in popular culture
A scene in Glyn's most sensational work, Three Weeks, inspired the doggerel:
- Would you sin
- With Elinor Glyn
- On a tiger skin
- Or perhaps you'd prefer
- To err with her
- On some other fur?
- I read my Plato
- Love, I thought a sin
- But since your kiss
- I'm reading missus Glyn! [1]
References
- 1 ["My Heart Stood Still"] Lyrics Freak. Retrieved 19 May 2006.
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