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Virginia Woolf at Home

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Virginia Woolf at Home by Hilary Macaskill offers an intimate look at the life and influences of the renowned author, focusing on the homes that shaped her existence. The book explores the physical spaces and landscapes that inspired Woolf's writing, providing insights into her work and personal life. Through photographs and narrative, readers can connect Woolf's domestic environments with her literary genius.
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This beautifully illustrated biography may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the life of Virginia Woolf and her intimate environments. Offering insights into the homes that shaped and inspired her, it provides a vivid portrayal of her personal and creative world, perfect for fans of literary history and interior design.

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Virginia Woolf at Home

An intimate exploration of Virginia Woolf's homes

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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.

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Virginia Woolf at Home by Hilary Macaskill has been praised for being visually delightful and enchantingly written, appealing to both readers and Bloomsbury fans with its lively, well-researched insights into Woolf's domestic life. The book combines visual and literary elements effectively, offering a rich, multifaceted look at Woolf as both a person and a writer, while maintaining an elegant and engaging style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910258699

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimpernel Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Cecil Woolf

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Hilary Macaskill is a journalist and travel writer. She is the author of Downhill All the Way, Virginia Woolf at Home, Charles Dickens at Home, Daphne du Maurier at Home and Agatha Christie at Home. She lives in London.

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