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Numerous biographies have been published about the England-born author, journalist, and critic Cicely Isabel Fairfield (1892–1983), otherwise known as Rebecca West. But Gibb (visiting research fellow, Essex Univ.; Lady Hester) offers a fresh look at a writer who was ahead of her time in the early 20th century. West (The Return of the Soldier) had many successes but also experienced heartache and struggle. While she lived an accomplished career, had many lo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More