Virginia Woolf at Home

Virginia Woolf at Home explores the intimate relationship between the renowned novelist Virginia Woolf and the various homes that anchored her life and work. As a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group and a groundbreaking writer known for her experimental style and lyrical prose, Woolf's legacy as one of the most influential modern novelists is undisputed.

Hilary Macaskill delves into the detailed and evocative accounts of the houses that played a significant role in Woolf's life. These homes are referenced in her letters, diaries, and fiction, often serving as backdrops or sources of inspiration.

Key residences featured in the book include:

• 22 Hyde Park Gate, London - The birthplace of Virginia Woolf in 1882.
• Talland House, St Ives, Cornwall - The Woolf family's summer residence until 1895.
• 46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, London - The birth of the Bloomsbury Group; Woolf lived here from 1904 to 1912.
• Hogarth House, Richmond, London - Where the newlywed Woolfs established their home and the Hogarth Press.
• Asheham House, East Sussex - The Woolfs' summer home from 1912 to 1919.
• 52 Tavistock Terrace, London - Marking a return to Bloomsbury and the heart of London.
• Monk's House, Rodmell, East Sussex - Virginia Woolf's home from 1919 until her death in 1941.

Virginia Woolf at Home is a vivid portrayal of how these dwellings influenced and were interwoven with Woolf's life and literary brilliance.