Francesca Wade

Author of Square Haunting, a book examining Virginia Woolf's time in Bloomsbury alongside four other influential women. Also known for writing a biography of Gertrude Stein.

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Mar 4, 2025 • 40min

Virginia Woolf: life of the week

Francesca Wade, author of Square Haunting, delves into the life and literature of Virginia Woolf, illuminating her revolutionary impact on women's roles in society. They discuss Woolf's vibrant time with the Bloomsbury Group, her poignant love affair with Vita Sackville-West, and her turbulent struggles with mental health. Highlighting her transformative works like 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs Dalloway,' Wade reveals how Woolf's innovative narrative techniques and personal experiences shaped her legacy as a feminist icon.

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