Introduction of Violet Dickinson to Kathleen Lyttelton

Violet Dickinson played a crucial role in introducing Virginia Woolf to Kathleen Lyttelton, the editor of the Women's Supplement of The Guardian, a prominent Church of England newspaper. This introduction marked a pivotal moment in Woolf's transition from writing juvenilia to engaging in professional journalism. At the age of 22, Woolf was invited to contribute a 1,500-word article, which provided her with an opportunity to showcase her writing skills to a broader audience. In response to Lyttelton's invitation, Woolf submitted a review of William Dean Howells' work, The Son of Royal Langbirth, along with an essay detailing her visit to Haworth. This engagement not only highlighted Woolf's emerging literary voice but also established her presence in the journalistic landscape of the time, paving the way for her future contributions to literature and journalism.