I Have This to Say

'I Have This to Say: The Story of My Flurried Years' is a compelling and candid memoir by Violet Hunt, a central figure in the vibrant literary landscape of early 20th-century London. This work offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a woman who was not only a prolific novelist but also a renowned salonnière, moving within circles that included some of the most influential writers of the Edwardian and Georgian eras. Hunt provides a vivid account of her tumultuous personal life, most notably her complex and controversial relationship with the author Ford Madox Ford.Beyond its personal revelations, the book serves as a valuable historical document, capturing the social and intellectual shifts of a world on the brink of modernity. Readers will find insightful observations of literary giants such as Henry James, H.G. Wells, and Ezra Pound, alongside reflections on the Pre-Raphaelite movement that shaped Hunt’s upbringing. With its sharp wit and unflinching honesty, 'I Have This to Say: The Story of My Flurried Years' stands as a poignant record of a woman’s struggle for independence and her enduring impact on the British literary scene. It is an essential read for those interested in literary history, women’s life writing, and the cultural history of the early 1900s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.