Garnett, Angelica
Deceived with Kindness: A Bloomsbury Childhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712662666
- author:
- Garnett, Angelica
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 1.4 x 21.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Angelica Garnett's memoir offers a unique perspective on her childhood and family. Born into a world of famous artists and writers, she recounts how she struggled to forge an independent identity amidst the intense creativity and relationships of Bloomsbury. The author shares intimate insights into her mother, Vanessa Bell, and her own emerging individuality, set against the vibrant backdrop of 20th-century London. With honesty and poignancy, Garnett creates a vivid picture of life in Bloomsbury during its heyday. This memoir is a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the complexities of growing up surrounded by artistic genius.
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