Can you recommend some Elizabeth Gilbert historical novels?

The exploration of different cultures and historical periods is a major theme. Gilbert delves into how different cultures function, their traditions, and how people interacted within those historical settings. This can be seen clearly in 'The Signature of All Things' where the story is set against a backdrop of different historical periods and the development of botanical knowledge and exploration.

Another short story by her is 'Eat Pray Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia'. It's based on her own experiences traveling and self - discovery. In this story, you can feel her emotions, her struggles, and her joys as she embarks on this journey of finding herself in different cultures and places.

One of her well - known short stories is 'Pilgrims'. It often showcases her unique narrative style, with vivid descriptions and complex characters. Elizabeth Gilbert has a gift for delving into the human psyche through her short - story writing.

'City of Girls' is also a great novel. It gives a great picture of the 1940s New York theater scene. It's a story full of charm, with a protagonist who is learning about life, love, and friendship in the midst of the glitz and glamour of the theater world.

One of her best - known novels is 'Eat, Pray, Love'. It's a memoir - style novel that follows the author's journey of self - discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia.

One of her well - known historical novels is 'The Greatest Knight'. It vividly depicts the life of William Marshal, a remarkable figure in medieval England.

I'd also recommend 'A Woman Without Lies'. It has a charming love story and the historical backdrop is presented in a way that's easy to understand. The characters are likable and the pacing is good for new readers of historical romance novels.

There is also 'The Bloody Countess: Atrocities of Erzsebet Bathory' which presents a fictionalized version of her life. It tries to bring to life the stories of her supposed crimes and the era in which she lived, painting a vivid picture of the Countess and her world.

There's also 'Dark Queen' which focuses on Catherine de' Medici's influence on Elizabeth's life. It's a complex story that weaves together different historical events and personalities.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a very famous Elizabeth - centered novel. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her relationship with Mr. Darcy. Another one could be 'Elizabeth and Her German Garden' which gives an interesting account of a woman's experiences in her garden and her life in general.