Light, Alison
Mrs Woolf and the Servants
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140254105
- author:
- Light, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.5 x 19.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literary studies: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Virginia Woolf's relationship with her servants was complex and multifaceted, reflecting the social tensions of her time. Her reliance on live-in domestics for daily tasks is well-documented, yet it was a dynamic that often left her feeling tormented.
The lives of the women who worked for the Woolfs, such as cook Sophie Farrell and parlour maid Lottie Hope, have been largely overlooked by history. Alison Light sheds new light on this hidden world, revealing fascinating stories of their experiences and struggles.
Through a nuanced exploration of domestic service in early 20th-century Britain, Mrs Woolf and the Servants offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in social history.
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