Virginia Woolf: A Biography. Volume 1. Virginia Stephen. 1882-1912

by Quentin Bell

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Quentin Claudian Stephen Bell was an English art historian and author.

Reviews

[Harrison Williams]

A fascinating biography about a fascinating author. This volume covers her life up until her marriage, a time in which she had not yet published any of her books (although she had published magazine pieces). The work paints a picture of her as a much more gregarious figure than her current perception, I would say, with a unshaded view of her affinity for women (although her relationships with men were strong). I found myself questioning how she could, as a single woman back then, afford to live her lifestyle -- there was no discussion of her means of financial support after her father's death. I am looking forward to reading volume 2.