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As some of you may know, the groundbreaking feminist publisher Virago Press is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this week. Since 1973, Virago has been championing women writers, showcasing their voices to readers around the world with great success.
To mark the occasion, I’ve selected eight of my favourite Virago Modern Classics in their original green livery, complete with those gorgeous covers and iconic green spines. The VMCs were launched in 1978 with Antonia White’s Frost in May, so they too have a notable anniversary (at 45) this year.
The Soul of Kindness by Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor has become one of my very favourite writers over the last ten years, so much so that I could have quite easily filled all eight slots with her books. Nevertheless, I’m limiting myself to one book per author to highlight a range of women writers. Naturally, Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont
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