(4) YA British Library Writers' Lives series. An account of the life of the English novelist, essayist, and feminist icon is written in a straightforward, evenhanded but rather dry style. The book focuses on the period between her marriage and her suicide--years that included a voluminous literary output as well as frequent bouts of mental illness. Woolf's own writing, especially diary entries and letters, are included, as are many color and black-and-white photos. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute