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Virginia Woolf
A Biography
First published 1972 · 614 pages
A deeply researched, two-volume biographical journey into the life of a monumental English novelist, framed by the artistic lens of her contemporaries.
What it feels like
Reading this two-volume biography feels like stepping into a carefully curated archive of English literary history. The pace is steady and deliberate, anchored by extensive bibliographical references and detailed indexes that invite a scholarly, reflective mood. It is an experience steeped in the artistic atmosphere of its subject's era, physically and thematically framed by the portraiture of contemporaries like Roger Fry and Duncan Grant. The tone remains observant and respectful, focusing on the profound legacy of a pioneering woman novelist. It will deeply satisfy readers who crave a structured, comprehensive exploration of a writer's life, offering a meticulously documented window into the world of English authorship without rushing the historical journey.
- Mood
- reflective
- academic
- artistic
- historical
- Tone
- scholarly
- observant
- respectful
- biographical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- literary legacy · the life of a writer · English literary history · artistic portraiture
- The writing
- Structured and scholarly, grounded in extensive bibliographical references and historical detail.
- The arc
- A steady, reflective journey through the documented life and artistic milieu of a monumental English novelist.
- Who it's for
- Readers who appreciate comprehensive, well-researched biographies of English women authors and the artistic circles that surrounded them.
About the book
v. 1: Stiff paper wrappers printed in light green, red and black and illustrated with a portrait of Woolf by Roger Fry. v. 2: Stiff paper wrappers printed in light pink, purple and black and illustrated with a portrait of Woolf by Duncan Grant.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Description from Open Library.
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