[Vwoolf] Best biography?

Thu Sep 18 06:06:48 EDT 2014

And, in Harris, we have commonsense about the available evidence about “Georgie” (pp. 29-31).  Of course, even that modern book was written before the revelations about Jimmy Savile became public!

Stuart

Stuart

From: Elisa Sparks 
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To: erin.kingsley at colorado.edu ; Barbara Jones 
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Subject: Re: [Vwoolf] Best biography? Best bibliography?

Of course Lee is definitive, but it’s a big investment of time at 700+ pages.  I have my students start by reading Harris.  It’s genial and balanced, and the footnotes constitute an up-to-date introduction to controversies in Woolf criticism, complete with useful beginning bibliographies. Critically speaking, Lee is a bit dated by now. Also Harris’s book is a delightful production with well-chosen pictures and a good feel in the hand.
Elsia

From: Erin M Kingsley <erin.kingsley at colorado.edu>
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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What does everyone think of the much shorter bio of Woolf by Alexandra Harris? I know that Lee is the definitive biography, but is Harris adequate if one requires a quicker read? 

Erin 
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On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Barbara Jones <Barbara.Jones at minnlawyer.com> wrote:

  I recommend Hermione Lee’s bio.

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  From: Vwoolf [mailto:vwoolf-bounces at lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth Stavitzke
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  Greetings everyone!

  I value your time and expertise so much!

  Can anyone tell me the single best biography to read on Virginia Woolf?

  Lastly, can anyone recommend the very best (or definitive) bibliography (primary and/or secondary) in print for Virginia Woolf?

  Thanks so much in advance for your advice and help!

  Respectfully yours,

  Ken Stavitzke

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