Virginia Woolf Life & London: A Biography Of Place
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, some light wear and fading. Page Condition: some foxing on prelims and book block. Markings: remainder mark. Binding: Intact and firm.
A richly illustrated biographical study, Virginia Woolf Life & London: A Biography of Place maps the profound relationship between one of modernism's greatest writers and the city that shaped her imagination. Jean Moorcroft Wilson chronicles the key London locations — from Kensington and Bloomsbury to the River Thames — that left indelible marks on Woolf's life, work, and literary vision. Drawing on letters, diaries, and novels, Wilson argues that place was not merely backdrop but an active force in Woolf's creative consciousness. Complete with illustrations, maps, and practical guides, the book presents a compelling blend of literary biography and urban geography that invites readers to walk in Woolf's footsteps through the streets of London.
Author: Jean Moorcroft Wilson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Cecil Woolf Publishers
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, some light wear and fading. Page Condition: some foxing on prelims and book block. Markings: remainder mark. Binding: Intact and firm.
A richly illustrated biographical study, Virginia Woolf Life & London: A Biography of Place maps the profound relationship between one of modernism's greatest writers and the city that shaped her imagination. Jean Moorcroft Wilson chronicles the key London locations — from Kensington and Bloomsbury to the River Thames — that left indelible marks on Woolf's life, work, and literary vision. Drawing on letters, diaries, and novels, Wilson argues that place was not merely backdrop but an active force in Woolf's creative consciousness. Complete with illustrations, maps, and practical guides, the book presents a compelling blend of literary biography and urban geography that invites readers to walk in Woolf's footsteps through the streets of London.