Virginia Woolf in Richmond
Virginia Woolf in Richmond by Peter Fullagar, published by Aurora Metro Books in 2018, offers an insightful exploration of Virginia Woolf’s life during her ten years in Richmond-upon-Thames from 1914 to 1924. This edition, comprising 239 pages, delves into Woolf’s daily habits and intimate thoughts while residing at Hogarth House, a place she grew to appreciate. The book challenges the notion that she held a disdain for the town, instead highlighting how Richmond’s relaxed lifestyle influenced her writing and personal relationships.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of Woolf’s experiences, drawn from her letters and diaries, which illuminate her creative process and interactions with notable visitors. The narrative encompasses various aspects of her life, including her work with Leonard Woolf and the Hogarth Press, as well as her relationships with household staff. This biography not only sheds light on Woolf as a literary figure but also provides context for her development as a writer during a significant period in her life.
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“I ought to be grateful to Richmond & Hogarth, and indeed, whether it’s my invincible optimism or not, I am grateful.” – Virginia Woolf
Although more commonly associated with Bloomsbury, Virginia and her husband Leonard Woolf lived in Richmond-upon-Thames for ten years from the time of the First World War (1914-1924). Refuting the common misconception that she disliked the town, this book explores her daily habits as well as her intimate thoughts while living at the pretty house she came to love – Hogarth House. Drawing on information from her many letters and diaries, the editor reveals how Richmond’s relaxed way of life came to influence the writer, from her experimentation as a novelist to her work with her husband and the Hogarth Press, from her relationships with her servants to her many famous visitors.
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