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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 Novel s 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. She is the subject of 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? This catch-phrase was inspired by a scene in her most sensational work, ''Three Weeks'' {Link without Title} . EXTERNAL LINK |
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