830 results for 'Virginia Woolf'

A Writer's Diary: Extracts from the Diary of Virginia Woolf This personal record spans twenty-seven years, offering a unique glimpse into the life and creative process of one of the twentieth...

Virginia Woolf: A Life ReimaginedHermione Lee offers a fresh perspective on Virginia Woolf's life, exploring her historical context and the complex questions that continue to fascinate us today.This...

Virginia Woolf: A Writer's Life by Lyndall Gordon explores the inner world of one of literature's most enigmatic figures. Through a deep understanding of her life and work, Gordon reveals the...

The Letters of Virginia Woolf: 1932-1935Edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, this volume covers the final years of Virginia Woolf's life, during which she was working on her memoirs. The...

Discover the remarkable story of Virginia Woolf, a writer whose work continues to captivate audiences eighty years after her death. At just twenty-five, she felt at a crossroads in life and writing,...

Quentin Bell's biography of Virginia Woolf is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of her life and work.Originally published in two volumes, this acclaimed biography delves into Virginia...

Virginia Woolf and the Fictions of Psychoanalysis brings a fresh perspective to her work, exploring the connections between psychoanalytic theory and her writing. Elizabeth Abel's insightful analysis...

Eric Warner's study of Virginia Woolf's novel provides insight into its place within her oeuvre and the literary landscape of the time. The Waves is examined in relation to Woolf's career, her...

The Waves is an astonishingly beautiful and poetic novel that explores the lives of six children growing up and experiencing friendship, love, and grief. Weaving together soliloquies from the novel's...

The Short Stories of Virginia WoolfThis collection brings together 23 exceptional short stories that showcase Virginia Woolf's development and evolution as a writer. Through beautiful poetic prose,...

Virginia Woolf lived in Richmond-upon-Thames for ten years, from 1914 to 1924, and it was here that she found a sense of peace and inspiration. Contrary to popular opinion, the town held a special...

The Collected Essays of Virginia WoolfA comprehensive collection of twenty-nine essays by one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, showcasing her unique insights into feminist,...

Twenty-nine essays by one of the finest essayists of the 20th Century, Virginia Woolf, are collected here in this comprehensive volume.Widely regarded for her insightful and innovative writing on...

The Cambridge Companion to Virginia Woolf provides authoritative information about this influential author's life and work. Fully revised to reflect new scholarship, the second edition includes...

These 23 exceptional short stories showcase Virginia Woolf's development and evolution as a writer in beautiful poetic prose. From intimate details of life to classic modernist pieces, this...

This comprehensive collection brings together Virginia Woolf's most significant essays, showcasing her depth and breadth of intellect. From feminist themes to incisive critiques of literary giants,...

A collection of twenty-nine essays by Virginia Woolf, spanning topics from literature and feminism to art and biography.These writings showcase Woolf's unique voice and insight, offering a glimpse...

Virginia Woolf's Essays on the Self is a thought-provoking collection that explores questions of identity and individual experience over two decades. Spanning from 1937 to 1958, these thirteen essays...

The Diary of Virginia Woolf by Virginia Woolf is a unique and intimate account of her life in the early 20th century. In this diary, Woolf shares her thoughts, feelings, and experiences as she...

The Diary of Virginia Woolf by Virginia Woolf is a poignant and introspective account of her final years. Spanning four days before her death at 59, this concluding volume of her diary chronicles the...

This comprehensive volume showcases Virginia Woolf's mastery of short fiction, featuring almost fifty sketches and stories that span thirty-five years of her most innovative writing.From early works...

Discover the enchanting world of Virginia Woolf's garden at Monk's House, a haven that inspired some of her most celebrated works.This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through the...

This collection brings together Virginia Woolf's most insightful and thought-provoking works on literature and writing. Woolf explores a diverse range of subjects, from the intricacies of American...

Transcribed from Virginia Woolf's holograph manuscript, this edition provides an unparalleled glimpse into the creative process of one of the 20th century's most influential writers.The careful...

Mrs Dalloway, a groundbreaking work of twentieth-century literary fiction, follows a woman as she prepares to host a party and navigates the complexities of her life.Written by Virginia Woolf, this...

Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell: A Very Close Conspiracy is a moving biography that explores the intricate relationship between two remarkably artistic women who jointly created the Bloomsbury Group...

Becoming Virginia Woolf: Her Early Diaries and the Diaries She Read explores the history of Woolf's diaries, revealing previously unremarked sources and tracing her evolving sense of possibilities...

A concise study guide for Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This guide provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study...

This volume of Virginia Woolf's diary spans 1931 to 1935, a period marked by personal loss and external turmoil. As she navigates the complexities of her writing life and the changing world around...

All the Lives We Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia WoolfA deeply personal exploration of family, loss and homecoming, this book weaves together memoir, literary criticism and biography to shed...

Spanning from 1925 to 1930, this volume of Virginia Woolf's diary chronicles a pivotal period in her life and literary career. During these years, she published four of her most celebrated works: Mrs...

Discover the wisdom of Virginia Woolf in this beautifully packaged gift book. Over 100 words of inspiration from one of the world's most beloved writers, carefully selected and curated from her...

Virginia Woolf's essays offer a unique insight into her thinking as a writer and critic. Published in various literary journals during the early 20th century, these pieces showcase her expertise on...

Virginia Woolf's tragic death in 1941 was just the beginning of a mystery. Six decades later, landscape designer Jo Bellamy discovers Virginia's last diary at Sissinghurst Castle, its first entry...

Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West's creative intimacy is explored in this study of their relationship and work. The authors examine how the two women navigated their situation as married...

The Hogarth Press and the Networks of Modernism explores the relationships forged by Leonard and Virginia Woolf through their publishing venture. This collection of essays delves into the impact of...

The Girl Prince: A Prank that Provoked Debate and Reveal of a Troubling Legacy. In February 1910, Virginia Woolf played a famous prank on the British military. Blackening her face and masquerading as...

This diary chronicles the life of Virginia Woolf from January 1915, a time when she was poised to publish her first novel, The Voyage Out. Over the next four years, Woolf would go on to publish...

This collection presents two of Virginia Woolf's most profound and innovative works, showcasing her mastery of narrative form and deep exploration of human experience. At its heart is The Years, a...

The Waves is a poetic and experimental novel that explores the human experience through the thoughts and interior soliloquies of its six characters. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the story...

A comprehensive study guide to two of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works, Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse. This in-depth resource provides an exploration of the author's life, writing style,...

Virginia Woolf's short stories are a masterclass in experimentation and innovation. This collection showcases her unique style and form, shimmering with a peculiar genius that is both captivating and...

This introduction to Virginia Woolf's life and works provides a clear and informative overview of her literary context and major writings. From her novels and short stories to her essays and...

This collection brings together three of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works: Between the Acts, Mrs. Dalloway, and Orlando. Each novel is a masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on modern...

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a play that challenges conventional norms. At its core, it is a love story about two people navigating the complexities of a long-term relationship...

Rural Hours: The Country Lives of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamond LehmannThree women, three countries, one transformative journey. In 1917, Virginia Woolf sought refuge in the...

A Passionate Apprentice: The Early Journals, 1897-1909These early journals chronicle Virginia Woolf's remarkable journey from adolescence to established writer. Edited and with a Preface and...

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a story of love and revenge. The story revolves around Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a young man adopted into her family when he was just a boy. After...

The remarkable mothers who shaped the lives of three literary giants are revealed in this fascinating biography. Julia Stephen, Clara Miller, and Aurelia Plath were extraordinary women in their own...

English Modernism: A Story of Eclecticism and Creativity In the 1930s and 1940s, a unique cultural movement emerged in England, one that blended the modern with the past. This was a time when artists...

A collection of poetry from the renowned Brontë sisters, published under their pseudonyms in 1846. The poems, written by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, offer a unique glimpse into the lives and...

Alan Bennett's collection of television scripts is a witty and insightful look at life as it is lived. Published to coincide with a retrospective of his work, this volume features four notable...

The Reading Room of the British Museum: A Space for Women Writers This study explores the Reading Room of the British Museum as a site of imaginative potential for modern women writers in Victorian...

A searing portrayal of marriage and relationships, this play follows a night of intense confrontation and revelation as a middle-aged couple's guests become embroiled in their private struggles. As...

Britain's Birds A Treasury of Facts, Fiction and Folklore by Jo Woolf is a charming guide to the natural world, packed with fascinating facts and stories about Britain's birds. From the origins of...

Virginia Woolf's relationship with her servants was complex and multifaceted, reflecting the social tensions of her time. Her reliance on live-in domestics for daily tasks is well-documented, yet it...

A wolf and a sheep fall in love and have a son named Woolf, who is half wolf and half woolly sheep. Woolf's story is one of self-discovery as he tries to find his place in the world. Being different...

Leonard Woolf: A Biography by Victoria Glendinning is a meticulously researched and compassionate portrait of a complex individual. This biography delves into Leonard's troubled relationship with his...

Virginia Mayo: The Best Years of My Life Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1920, Virginia Mayo was a child who defied convention. She had a passion for performing, and her early years were filled with...

The Years by Virginia Woolf This novel follows the lives of the Pargiters, a middle-class London family, from 1880 to the 1930s. As they navigate heartbreak, loss, and change, their experiences are...

Orlando, a novel of remarkable inventiveness, tells the story of a young nobleman who is born male but feels an intense longing for life as a woman. This witty and exuberant tale explores the...

Flush by Virginia Woolf is a unique and imaginative work that explores the life of a spaniel through the eyes of its owner. Written in a playful and humorous style, the book delves into the world of...

Living in Squares, Loving in Triangles: The Lives and Loves of Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group by Amy Licence. The lives of two remarkable sisters, Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf, are...

A Room of One's Own is a powerful feminist polemic that explores the themes of creativity, poverty, and sexual constraint on female writers. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the...

Virginia's Sisters: an anthology of women's writing brings together stories and poems from some of the most influential female voices of the 20th century. This collection features works by renowned...

Set against the backdrop of the Great War, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse is a poignant exploration of the human experience. This beautifully crafted novel is deeply personal, drawing on the...

The summer home, a place of warmth and noise, where family life is a complex tapestry of emotions. Mr and Mrs Ramsay and their eight children have always made this house their haven, surrounded by...

A Room Of One's Own And Three Guineas is a powerful exploration of the social and political constraints faced by women writers throughout history. Virginia Woolf argues for a more equal literary...

Woolf Barnato - Man About Town by Anthony Davis is a biography based on true facts and characters. Born into a wealthy family after his father's mysterious death in 1897, Woolf left university to...

Published in 1922, Jacob's Room is a landmark novel that marks a significant turning point in the history of the English novel. This edition features the original text as overseen by the author and...

Two iconic works of literature, reimagined for the stage by playwright Sarah Ruhl. Chekhov's Three Sisters and Woolf's Orlando are brought to life in these two unique renderings.These adaptations...

Winter evening, London streets, and the search for a pencil become one in Virginia Woolf's evocative account of city life. This collection of essays, including "How Should One Read a Book?" and "The...

Discover the intimate and playful correspondence between two literary giants, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, in this collection of letters and diary entries.Their relationship, which spanned...

First performed in 1935, Freshwater is a comedic farce based on the life of Julia Margaret Cameron, a famous Victorian photographer. The play was staged at Vanessa Bell's London studio as part of...

On a momentous day in June 1923, the lives of two individuals become intertwined. Clarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those she once loved, while...

On a single day, the lives of two individuals become inextricably linked. Clarissa Dalloway, a society hostess, is preparing for a party, while Septimus Warren Smith struggles with the darkness of...

A Deadly Discovery: The Woolf & Bell Mysteries Book 1 by Ciar Byrne is a gripping new cosy crime series that will keep you guessing until the very end.When local archaeologist Gideon Rivers returns...

Deborah L. Parsons explores the key thinkers behind modernist literature in this comprehensive guide to James Joyce, Dorothy Richardson and Virginia Woolf.The connections between their theories on...

Virginia Wolf is a heartwarming story about two sisters and their special bond. When Virginia feels particularly wolfish, her sister Vanessa must find a way to help her feel better.The only solution...

Discover the charms of Virginia with this comprehensive guide. Expertly written and illustrated, it's packed with insider tips and practical information to help you make the most of your visit.From...

Discover the rich history behind Virginia's famous barbecue. With over four hundred years of tradition, Virginians claim to have invented southern-style barbecue.The unique blend of ingredients and...

West Virginia: The Illegal State by Jeremy T.K. Farley explores the creation of West Virginia as an unconstitutional act and its lasting impact on the state's history. The author, a native of Mingo...

When Virginia's world is turned upside down, she finds an unlikely ally in the young girl who lives next door. A chance to make a difference, and a chance to heal her own heart, become intertwined in...

Vita & Virginia explores the extraordinary relationship between two women, whose letters to each other over twenty years reveal their thoughts on everyday life, friendships, literature and themselves...

When ten-year-old Derek and eight-year-old Sam move to Virginia with their family, they have no idea what adventures the summer will bring. As they explore their old house and the surrounding woods,...

Steve Andreas explores the work of family therapy pioneer Virginia Satir, renowned for her innovative techniques to help people solve problems in relationships.Satir's approach is characterized by...

Discover the story of wine in Virginia, from its humble beginnings at Jamestown to the thriving world-class industry of today. Beyond Jefferson's Vines is the complete history of wine in Virginia,...

Virginia Satir: Foundational Ideas explores the fundamental principles that underpin her approach to therapy and education. A pioneer in family therapy, Dr. Satir's work has had a profound impact on...

Explore the Best of Virginia and Maryland with This Comprehensive Guide Moon Virginia & Maryland is your ultimate travel companion for discovering the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant...

With Lee in Virginia A Story of the American Civil War by George Alfred Henty. In this historical novel, a young man's loyalty is tested when he is tasked with caring for a field hand. The young man...

The Original Shades of Gray A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of war and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War,...

The Langhorne sisters were at the pinnacle of society from the end of the Civil War through the Second World War. Born into poverty in Virginia, they went on to leave a trail of rich husbands, fame,...

Discover the enduring mystery of America's first English child and the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. In 1587, Virginia Dare was born on Roanoke Island in North Carolina, but she vanished...

Discover the uplifting and escapist debut that will draw you in and keep you there. William Woolf's life as a letter detective is turned upside down by a series of mysterious letters addressed to 'My...

The Infernal Rebel Yell Regimental Wargame Scenarios in Virginia: 1862-1864 by Brad Butkovich This scenario book focuses on ten battles fought in Virginia during the American Civil War, from 1862 to...

Vile Virginia and the Curse That Got Worse by Issy Emeney is a darkly humorous tale of a girl who's not afraid to speak her mind.When the doorbell rings, Virginia meets Julian, who's been described...

Virginia Satir's Evolving Legacy explores how her groundbreaking therapy approach integrates body, mind and spirit to promote personal growth and healing.This collaborative text by contemporary...

The Virginia Venture: A Fresh Perspective on English Society and American Colonization By Misha Ewen, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2022 This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the role of...

Virginia Lee Burton's timeless stories have been entertaining children and families for over sixty years. This collection brings together four of her most popular tales, each featuring complete and...

This fourth edition of a renowned compendium of family histories in Virginia genealogy marks a significant milestone in the field. Edited by the leading authority on Virginia genealogy, John...