Virginia Woolf: A Biography, Volumes 1-2Nephew of Virginia Woolf, Quentin Bell enjoyed an intimacy with his subject granted to few biographers. Originally published in two volumes in 1972, and revised for this new edition, his acclaimed biography describes Virginia Woolf's family and childhood, her earliest writings; the formation of the Bloomsbury Group; her marriage to Leonard Woolf; the mental breakdowns of the years 1912-15; the origins and growth of the Hogarth Press; her friendships with T.S. Eliot, Katherine Mansfield and Vita Sackville-West; her struggles to write The waves and The years; and the political and personal distresses of her last decade. |
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... Stella's rejection of his suit and , in his refusal , he had a powerful ally in Julia . Julia was always a matchmaker and a friend to young lovers ; she had been largely instrumental in carrying matters so far . After the first rupture ...
... Stella's rejection of his suit and , in his refusal , he had a powerful ally in Julia . Julia was always a matchmaker and a friend to young lovers ; she had been largely instrumental in carrying matters so far . After the first rupture ...
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... Stella coming to life again . For Stella , who had been pale , numb and desolate , bloomed , smiled , and radiated joy . Virginia had never before been in the presence of such happiness ; in later years she used her memory of Stella's ...
... Stella coming to life again . For Stella , who had been pale , numb and desolate , bloomed , smiled , and radiated joy . Virginia had never before been in the presence of such happiness ; in later years she used her memory of Stella's ...
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... Stella's wedding and going - away dresses , the " dreadful idea " that Vanessa and Virginia ought to be bridesmaids , Stella writing to Thoby at Clifton and sending him a cheque so that he might make a presentable appearance at the ...
... Stella's wedding and going - away dresses , the " dreadful idea " that Vanessa and Virginia ought to be bridesmaids , Stella writing to Thoby at Clifton and sending him a cheque so that he might make a presentable appearance at the ...
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
Appendix B Report on Teaching at Morley College | 202 |
Appendix E The Dreadnought Hoax | 213 |
Copyright | |
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