Violet. The life and loves of Violet Gordon-Woodhouse 1871 – 1948
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Violet. The life and loves of Violet Gordon-Woodhouse 1871 – 1948 by Jessica Douglas Home. A Special Limited Edition Summary: This book is a biography of Violet Gordon-Woodhouse, an extraordinary English musician whose life combined musical genius, unconventional relationships, social privilege and personal eccentricity. Written by her great-niece, Jessica Douglas-Home, the book explores both Violet's contribution to the revival of early music and her remarkable private life. She became one of Britain's most celebrated performers on the harpsichord and clavichord, while defying many of the social expectations imposed on women of her Victorian and Edwardian background. Author: Jessica Douglas Home Publisher: The Harvill Press. London Year Published: 1996 Edition: 1st Edition. Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 1860462693 Dimensions: 25cm x 16cm Notes: Includes original CD SKU: VSS / 232s / H / 7810 / 6147 Condition Book Case Condition: Very good. Bumps to corners, handling marks Book condition: Very good. Light handling marks Binding: Intact Pages: 342 pages
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