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Author: Stephen Trombley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Junction Books, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanned edges.
This compelling biographical study, All That Summer She Was Mad: Virginia Woolf And Her Doctors, chronicles the profound impact of mental illness on the life and work of Virginia Woolf. Stephen Trombley uncovers the intricate details of her medical treatments and the prevailing psychiatric practices of her era. The narrative presents a sensitive yet incisive look at the challenges faced by one of literature’s most celebrated figures. It illustrates how her personal struggles informed her groundbreaking literary output, offering a unique perspective on her creative genius. This work provides an essential understanding of Woolf’s experiences within the historical context of mental health care.