1573 results for 'Woolf, Leonard'

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...

The marriage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf was a dialogue about social belonging and exclusion. Their ideas infused their written work and influenced literary modernism through their publishing...

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...

Piano Lessons, Book 2 is a valuable resource for piano teachers and parents looking for a structured approach to piano playing. This book builds on the principles introduced in Book 1, providing a...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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's life in Richmond-upon-Thames is often overlooked, but this book sets the record straight. From 1914 to 1924, the famous author lived with her husband Leonard at Hogarth House, where...

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...

Woolf and the City brings together important essays from the 19th annual international conference on Virginia Woolf. The collection includes an introduction by the editors, keynote addresses, and...

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...

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...

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...

Thirty-one essays presented at the twentieth annual international conference on Virginia Woolf come together in this collection to explore her complex engagement with the natural world. This diverse...

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...

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,...

A biography that truly captures the essence of its subject. Hermione Lee's Virginia Woolf is a richly layered portrait of the writer and the woman, balancing the complexities and contradictions of...

Cassie and the Woolf is a modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. In this version, Cassie Cloak is carrying a large box of food, which catches the eye of Caleb Woolf - he's very hungry indeed...

Virginia Woolf: A Unique NarrativeThis intimate portrait of Virginia Woolf, one of the literary giants of the twentieth century, offers a unique insight into her life and writings. Nigel Nicolson's...

Elmore Leonard's Westerns presents a definitive collection of stories by America's master modern crime writer. These unexcelled stories showcase Leonard's mastery of narrative tension, sharp...

Virginia Woolf Icon by Brenda R. Silver explores the surprising visibility of this cultural icon in both high and popular culture.Silver analyzes how Virginia Woolf's image and authority have been...

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...

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...

When Virginia Woolf comes back to life in the twenty-first century, her presence is met with chaos. Angela Lamb, a woman going through a mid-life crisis, finds herself at the centre of this...

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...

A provocative study of language and politics, Virginia Woolf and the Politics of Language explores the power of words to shape our world. Judith Allen delves into the work of Virginia Woolf,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Virginia Woolf's Good Housekeeping Essays by Christine Reynier offers a fresh perspective on six commissioned essays published in the magazine. Originally written for a popular women's interest...

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,...

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...

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...

Virginia Woolf and Fashion: A Modernist PerspectiveThis book explores the connection between Virginia Woolf's writing and fashion, tracing the evolution of sartorial practice from the Victorian...

Virginia Woolf's lifelong preoccupation with silence is the subject of this thought-provoking study by Patricia Ondek Laurence. By examining the work of thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Kristeva and...

Reconsidering Virginia Woolf's work for the 21st century, this collection of eleven essays explores coevolution, duality and contradiction. Divided into five parts, it examines the subjective,...

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...

This collection brings together thirty-five essays from scholars who explored the intersection of Virginia Woolf's work with various disciplines. The papers were presented at the 22nd Annual...

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...

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...

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...

The Federal Reserve, one of America's most mysterious institutions, has been at the centre of a radical experiment that has reshaped the country's economy for the worse. Business journalist...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Virginia Woolf and the Problem of the Subject explores how Woolf's most experimental writing was not a rejection of social commitment, but rather a feminist subversion of patriarchal norms.This study...

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...

Wabi-sabi Further Thoughts by Leonard Koren explores the aesthetic paradigm in depth, offering new insights twenty-plus years after its initial publication. This important book is a valuable resource...

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...

Virginia Woolf Music, Sound, Language by Elicia Clements explores how sound is integral to Woolf's understanding of literature, examining issues of meaning in language and art, politics of listening,...

Elmore Leonard's Four Novels of the 1970s is a collection of four gripping crime novels that showcase the author's unique blend of gritty realism and dark humor. Gathered together for the first time,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Leonard, a little shrew with a big heart, is at the centre of this charming Valentine's Day story. When his family takes him out for a day, he wishes he could join in and show off his talents like...

Orlando: A Biography offers a unique perspective on Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece through an in-depth examination of individual sentences. This collection of 16 original essays explores the...

Virginia Woolf's Unwritten Histories explores the interconnectedness of her modernism, feminism and understanding of history as a site of knowledge. This book examines how Woolf's historical thought...

Harvena Richter's groundbreaking study offers a unique insight into Virginia Woolf's inner world and her innovative approach to novel-writing. This in-depth exploration reveals new aspects of Woolf's...

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...

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...

Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell: A Childhood in St Ives This book provides a unique insight into the lives of two of England's most iconic female artists, Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. Growing up...

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...

A high-octane thriller featuring two unlikely friends, Hap and Leonard, sets off a chain reaction of commotion in this dark suspense masterpiece. Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are an odd couple - Hap...

The Only Answer to Cancer offers a message of hope to those affected by illness. According to the author, the root cause of all disease is mental and emotional stress, which can severely drain energy...

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...

Hap and Leonard are an unlikely duo - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard, a tough-as-nails black gay Vietnam vet and Republican. They're the closest friends either of them has in...

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,...

Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are back in this full-throttle thriller. When Leonard is asked to rescue a teenage girl from a lowly drug dealer, he agrees and invites Hap along for the ride. However,...

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...

Leonard the shrew has lost his family during their move. He's now on his own in the jungle, grabbing onto anything that isn't a tail to stay safe. With beautifully illustrated artworks and...

Hap and Leonard are back in this gripping thriller. When Hap's uncle Chester passes away, he leaves behind a dilapidated house with secrets buried beneath its rotting floorboards. A small skeleton is...

Published in 1925, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway is widely regarded as one of her most outstanding works of modernist fiction. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the complexity and depth of...

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...

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...

Exploring the intersection of Virginia Woolf's work and contemporary art and literature, this collection of essays delves into the ways in which her ideas continue to influence and inspire new...

Leonard Bernstein: A Life in Music and Beyond The legendary composer, pianist, author, television teacher, Harvard lecturer, cultural icon, humanist and conductor without peer, Leonard Bernstein's...

Bad Chili by Joe R. Lansdale is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a gruesome discovery is made in a rural setting, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine find themselves...

For those who want to learn physics, this book provides a practical introduction to the subject. Physicist Leonard Susskind and hacker-scientist George Hrabovsky offer a self-paced course in physics...

This intimate and unguarded account offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. Edited and with a Preface by Anne Olivier Bell, this...

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...

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...

Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen offers an intimate look at the life and work of one of music's most iconic figures. In this unique collection of interviews conducted between 1966 and 2012, Cohen...

The Two-Bear Mambo by Joe R. Lansdale is a gripping country noir novel that follows Hap Collins and Leonard Pine as they investigate a mysterious death in the small town of Grovetown, East Texas...

Hap and Leonard: A Collection of Short Stories and Tall TalesJoe R. Lansdale's popular Texan crime-fighting duo are brought together in this complete collection of short stories and tall tales. Hap...

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...

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...

Routledge Revivals Arguing With The Past (1989): Essays in Narrative from Woolf to SidneyThis collection of essays explores how writers engage with past literature, philosophy and science, shedding...

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...

Exploring the relationship between vision and aesthetics in Modernist literature, this study examines Virginia Woolf's novels and critical writings to understand how visuality shapes narrative.The...

Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Avant-garde explores the intersection of art and politics in early 20th-century Europe. During a period marked by two world wars and rising threats of...