Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • Early 20th century
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Virginia Woolf, Hermione Lee presents a detailed biography of the influential British author. Lee explores Woolf's life, including her childhood, literary achievements, and personal struggles, alongside the broader cultural and historical contexts. The text examines Woolf's impact on literature and her role in the Bloomsbury Group, without providing critical interpretations or personal opinions.
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Hermione Lee's Virginia Woolf is a meticulously researched biography praised for its depth and insight into Woolf's life and mind. The work is celebrated for capturing Woolf's complexity but criticized for its dense detail, which some find overwhelming. Lee's scholarly rigor provides a comprehensive portrait, engaging for devoted readers yet occasionally challenging for casual ones.
Who Should Read Virginia Woolf?
A reader who relishes Virginia Woolf by Hermione Lee likely enjoys detailed literary biographies and 20th-century literature. Similar audiences find interest in Leonard Woolf by Victoria Glendinning or Portrait of a Marriage by Nigel Nicolson. They appreciate exploring complex lives and literary history.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • Early 20th century
1999
Adult
18+ years
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