Virginia Woolf in Richmond
Published on 5. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-912430-80-2 (ISBN)
Description
NEW EDITION IN PAPERBACK to coincide with a new project to unveil a statue of the author in Richmond on Thames in 2022
"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, as well as Leonard's autobiography, 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.
"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, as well as Leonard's autobiography, 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.
Reviews / Votes
nb. (nbmagazine.co.uk) A room for two: how a new generation of women writers are seeking inspiration from Virginia Woolf - Prospect Magazine Biography - finding a new angle SkyLightRain Book Review -- Virginia Woolf in Richmond Evilcyclist's Bookshelf (wordpress.com) Review: Virginia Woolf in Richmond, by Peter Fullagar - The Modernist Review (wordpress.com) The Woolf pack - TLS (the-tls.co.uk) Virginia Woolf in Richmond - Peter Fullagar - The Last Word Book Review Virginia Woolf in Richmond launches today Blogging Woolf " ...It is clear that Woolf's life and work (and hence the books that so many of us love) would have been very different if she had not lived there."--Joseph Ludlow for NB Magazine " features an intriguing collection of Virginia Woolf's thoughts and musings on daily life, work, and rest, revealed in evocative excerpts from Virginia's diaries and letters, written between 1914 and 1924. These are complemented by Fullagar's narrative commentary, which is crisp and informative."
--The Modernist Review "Fullagar's book reveals what life was like during the First World War for the Woolfs... [it's] an unusual addition to the Woolf library, however, published in association with the campaign to erect a life-sized sculpture of Woolf on the riverside. Book and statue together should help maintain awareness of the valuable literary legacy that Woolf left behind."
--TLS "Lively, diverse and readable, this book captures beautifully Virginia Woolf's time in leafy Richmond, her mixed emotions over this exile from central London, and its influence on her life and work. This illuminating book is a valuable addition to literary history, and a must read for every Virginia Woolf enthusiast..."
--Emma Woolf, writer, journalist, presenter and Virginia Woolf's great niece
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Twickenham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Aurora Metro Publications
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912430-80-2 (9781912430802)
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Peter Fullagar is a writer and former English Language teacher, having lived and worked in diverse locations such as Tokyo and Moscow. He became fascinated by the works of Virginia Woolf while writing his dissertation for his Masters in English Literature and Language.
During his teaching career he was head of department at a private college in West London.
He has written articles and reviews for the magazines English Teaching Professional and Huffington Post and his first short story was published this year in Tempest, an anthology. He has written several English language examination books and continues to work in this field.
During his teaching career he was head of department at a private college in West London.
He has written articles and reviews for the magazines English Teaching Professional and Huffington Post and his first short story was published this year in Tempest, an anthology. He has written several English language examination books and continues to work in this field.