Mothers of the Mind : The Remarkable Women Who Shaped Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie and Sylvia Plath
(Autor) Rachel TretheweyThe stories of the remarkable mothers who shaped Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie, and Sylvia Plath Julia Stephen, Clara Miller, and Aurelia Plath were fascinating women in their own rights, and their relationships with their daughters were exceptional; they profoundly influenced the writers' lives, literature, and attitude to feminism. This book charts the complex, often contradictory, bond between these mothers and daughters. Too often in the past Virginia, Agatha and Sylvia have been defined by their lovers, this book redresses the balance by focusing on their formative affinity with their mothers. Drawing on previously unpublished original sources from archives around the world and talking to family and friends of the women this book offers a new perspective on these iconic authors.
Rachel Trethewey
Rachel Trethewey is a renowned British poet known for her critically acclaimed collection "Barefoot: Poems & Stories." Her lyrical style and poignant exploration of themes such as love, loss, and nature have solidified her as a prominent voice in contemporary poetry. Trethewey's work continues to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide.