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Book Synopsis: With an original introduction by Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home and creator of the "Bechdel Test."
"I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone. I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way."
In 1922, the relatively unknown writer Virginia Woolf met the popular author, aristocrat—and notorious Sapphist—Vita Sackville-West. Virginia didn’t think much of Vita’s conversation, but she did think very highly of her legs. In her diary she wrote: "But could I ever know her?" It was to be the start of nearly 20 years of correspondence, flirtation, literary inspiration, and deep friendship. Virginia would write her most playful novel, Orlando, for and about Vita, and their close bond would end only with Virginia’s tragic death in 1941.
Here is the true love story of Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, told through selected letters and diary entries, allowing us to hear these women’s complex and constantly changing feelings for each other in their own words. Passionate, witty, and lyrical, their writing gives us a vivid sense of their extraordinary lives: from Vita’s travels across the globe with her foreign diplomat husband, to Virginia’s gossip about parties with the Bloomsbury set; from their shared love of dogs and gardens, to their grief and fear as war breaks out across Europe.
These letters bring to life a relationship that—even a hundred years later—feels radical, relatable, and vital.
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Looking for a captivating and heartfelt read? Look no further than "Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West: Love Letters." This Vintage Classics edition is a collection of carefully selected letters and diary entries that tell the incredible true love story of Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West. Get ready to immerse yourself in the passionate, witty, and lyrical writing of these two extraordinary women as they express their complex and constantly changing feelings for each other in their own words.
With an original introduction by Alison Bechdel, author of "Fun Home" and creator of the renowned "Bechdel Test," this edition adds an extra layer of insight and relevance to the already captivating story. As you dive into their correspondence, you'll discover the depth of their friendship, literary inspiration, and deep-rooted connection that lasted for almost 20 years. It's a tale of love, longing, and the power of personal expression.
Through their letters, you'll glimpse into the lives of these influential women, from Vita's travels alongside her diplomat husband to Virginia's captivating tales of the Bloomsbury set. Their shared passions for dogs, gardens, and exploration will transport you to a different time and place. And as war breaks out across Europe, their writing will reveal their fears, grief, and how they navigate through the turmoil. It's a testament to the resilience and strength of their relationship.
What makes "Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West: Love Letters" truly exceptional is how it remains relevant even after a hundred years. Their relationship, filled with its ups and downs, still feels radical, relatable, and vital. As you read their words, you'll find echoes of your own emotions and experiences, reminding you that love is a powerful force that transcends time and societal expectations.
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