Vita: The Life Of V. Sackville-West

Vita: The Life Of V. Sackville-West

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Author: Victoria Glendinning
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

Victoria Glendinning's Vita: The Life Of V. Sackville-West chronicles the extraordinary existence of the enigmatic English author and gardener. This compelling biography uncovers the complexities of Sackville-West's aristocratic lineage, her unconventional marriage to Harold Nicolson, and her celebrated literary and horticultural achievements. Glendinning presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal norms, illustrating her passionate affairs, most notably with Virginia Woolf, and her profound influence on the Bloomsbury Group. The narrative details Sackville-West's creative spirit and her enduring legacy, offering an intimate look into the personal and public life of a twentieth-century icon.

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Description

Author: Victoria Glendinning
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

Victoria Glendinning's Vita: The Life Of V. Sackville-West chronicles the extraordinary existence of the enigmatic English author and gardener. This compelling biography uncovers the complexities of Sackville-West's aristocratic lineage, her unconventional marriage to Harold Nicolson, and her celebrated literary and horticultural achievements. Glendinning presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal norms, illustrating her passionate affairs, most notably with Virginia Woolf, and her profound influence on the Bloomsbury Group. The narrative details Sackville-West's creative spirit and her enduring legacy, offering an intimate look into the personal and public life of a twentieth-century icon.