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This biography delves into the controversial, pacifist, and feminist Vera Brittain's life, revealing details previously unseen. It examines her upbringing, education, feminism, and the devastating losses she faced during World War I, including her close relationship with Winifred Holtby, unconventional marriage, and her stance against Allied bombings during World War II.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Paul Berry
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