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Virginia Woolf
Collected in this seven hundred plus page Super Pack omnibus edition are two complete novels and three short stories showcase Virginia Woolf's masterful ability to blend psychological depth with social…
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A Collection of Masterpieces
Dive into the profound and innovative world of Virginia Woolf with this curated collection, featuring four of her most celebrated novels: Jacob's Room, Mrs Dalloway, To…
Orlando is a fantastical biography as well as a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of sexuality.
As a teenage boy, the handsome Orlando serves as…
Woolf began work on The Voyage Out by 1910 (perhaps as early as 1907) and had finished an early draft by 1912. The novel had a long and difficult gestation…
The author penned the article in 1923 and first presented it to the Heretics in 1924. The essay is an argumentative piece that tries to go beyond Arnold Bennett's thesis…
Orlando is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and the fluidity of time through the life of its protagonist, who transforms from a man into a woman…
In the sixteenth century, Orlando enjoys life as a nobleman - including a fleeting yet deep love affair with a Russian princess, and an eventful stint in Constantinople as an…
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Every summer, the Ramsay family visit their holiday home in Scotland. It is where the children find themselves, and where the intricacies of adult relationships are uncovered. However, just a…
"A Haunted House and Other Short Stories" by Virginia Woolf is a collection that delves into the intricate and often enigmatic aspects of human experience. In the titular story, Haunted…
"The Voyage Out" by Virginia Woolf is a modernist novel that delves into the psychological depth of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of feminism and coming of age. The…
"Night and Day" by Virginia Woolf is set in Edwardian England and explores the intricate dynamics of romantic relationships, marriage, and individuality. The novel revolves around four central characters: Katharine…
The story opens with a simple disagreement over a trip to the lighthouse. As the characters navigate their inner worlds, the novel shifts through time, revealing the profound impact of…
Edicion en tapa dura del ensayo que se ha convertido en un icono de la literatura modernista y del feminismo, con una nueva y cuidada traduccion.
Texto senero del feminismo…
Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspruenglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel "Mrs. Dalloway". Es wurde jetzt von Writat fuer seine franzoesischsprachigen Leser in die franzoesische Sprache uebersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns…
Ce livre classique a ete initialement publie il y a plusieurs decennies sous le titre "Mrs. Dalloway". Il a maintenant ete traduit par Writat en langue francaise pour ses lecteurs…
Virginia Woolf's debut novel, The Voyage Out, is a rich exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of a voyage to South America. The…
In Night and Day, Virginia Woolf delves into the lives of two women, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet, as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and societal roles in…
In Virginia Woolf's Jacob's Room, the titular character's room is a vivid reflection of his inner life and the complexities of his character. The space is imbued with a sense…
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own is a seminal essay that explores the intersection of gender and literature, advocating for women's intellectual freedom and creative independence. Through a blend…
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Discover Virginia Woolf’s informative and erudite critical essays on some of the key novelists and dramatists of the canon - from the ancient Greeks to Jane Austen and beyond. Virginia…
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In The Years, Virginia Woolf masterfully chronicles the shifting lives of the Pargiter family across generations, capturing the quiet beauty and turmoil of everyday existence. Through rich,
lyrical prose, Woolf…
Monday or Tuesday is a captivating collection of Virginia Woolf's short stories, showcasing her innovative narrative style and vivid imagery. Through these eight tales, Woolf explores themes
of perception, reality…
A brilliant exploration of literature, The Common Reader, First Series by Virginia Woolf offers incisive essays on authors, books, and the art of reading. With her keen intellect and elegant
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In To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf masterfully captures the complexities of human experience through the lens of the Ramsay family's summer visits to the Isle of Skye. With its stream-of-consciousness…
In Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, the bustling streets of post-World War I London become a canvas for introspection. As Clarissa Dalloway
prepares for her evening party, the novel intricately weaves…
First published in 1923 but failing to gain the same fame as her groundbreaking collection Monday or Tuesday, Woolf's short story In the Orchard is perhaps her most experimental, painting…
Written in 1924 and perhaps intended for inclusion in Mrs Dalloway, a book Woolf was working on at the time, 'The New Dress' is here accompanied by most of the…
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Upper-class housewife Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party one June morning, when an encounter with an old suitor makes her question her marriage and brings up thoughts of her…
In her essay, On Being Ill Virginia Woolf asks whether illness should not receive more literary attention, taking its place alongside the recurring themes of love, battle and jealousy…
"Orlando: A Biography" is a novel written by Virginia Woolf and was first published in 1928. The book is a unique and imaginative work that defies easy categorization. It is…
Woolf’s textured prose invites us into each of the characters’ minds as we follow them on a winding, decade-long journey to the lighthouse. Mr and Mrs Ramsay and their eight…
"Orlando: A Biography features a nobleman named Orlando who lives over three centuries, beginning in the Elizabethan era and ending in the twentieth century, and, remarkably, changes from man to…
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Gives readers a taste of the Classics’ huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts…
Jacob Flanders is a young man passing from adolescence to adulthood in a hazy rite of passage. From his boyhood on the windswept shores of Cornwall to his days as…
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Virginia Woolf’s stream of consciousness modernist masterpiece.
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Originally published in 1929, A Room of One’s Own eloquently states Woolf’s conviction that in order to create works of genius, women must be freed from financial obligations and social…
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The Ramsays spend their summers on the Isle of Skye, where they happily entertain friends and family and make idle plans to visit the nearby lighthouse. Over the course of…
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On a single day in June 1923, Mrs. Dalloway prepares for a party, while nearby a shell-shocked war veteran abruptly loses touch with this reality.
"Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' delves into the stream-of-consciousness narratives of characters in post-World War I London, exploring time, identity, and societal expectations."
Virginia Woolf's most unusual creation, Orlando is a fantastical biography as well as a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of sexuality.
As a teenage boy…
In The Common Reader, Second Series, Virginia Woolf continues her insightful literary journey, offering essays that delve into the lives and works of writers, from Defoe to Stevenson. With her…
