Virginia Woolf at Home

This book offers an insightful look at the homes that influenced Virginia Woolf's life and writing, showcasing her connection to these spaces.

In Virginia Woolf at Home, Hilary Macaskill delves into the significant residences that shaped the life and work of Virginia Woolf, a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group. This intimate exploration reveals how Woolf's surroundings influenced her writing, as she often drew inspiration from the homes she lived in and visited. Through her letters and diaries, as well as her fiction, Macaskill paints a vivid picture of Woolf's domestic life, highlighting the connection between her personal spaces and her literary creations.

The book takes readers on a journey to several key locations, starting with 22 Hyde Park Gate in London, where Woolf was born in 1882. It then explores Talland House in St Ives, Cornwall, the family's cherished summer retreat until 1895. The narrative continues to 46 Gordon Square, the birthplace of the Bloomsbury Group, where Woolf resided from 1904 to 1912, and Hogarth House in Richmond, where she and her husband established the Hogarth Press.

Macaskill also recounts Woolf's time at Asheham House in East Sussex, her summer home from 1912 to 1919, and her return to Bloomsbury at 52 Tavistock Square. The exploration culminates at Monk's House in Rodmell, where Woolf lived until her death in 1941. Virginia Woolf at Home provides a rich and compelling look at how these spaces shaped one of literature's most influential voices.