1319 results for 'Woolf, Virginia'

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf were women writers who forged lasting bonds with one another. Through letters and diaries, some previously unpublished, their...

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...

Women of Bloomsbury Virginia, Vanessa and Carrington offers a fresh perspective on the lives of three women connected by friendship and artistic endeavour. Mary Ann Caws explores the personal...

Published in 1847, Jane Eyre is a thought-provoking novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the story follows the life of its enigmatic heroine,...

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...

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...

Modernists and the Theatre explores how six influential writers engaged with theatre and performance. Drawing on archival material and fresh readings of neglected documents, James Moran examines the...

Clarissa Dalloway's day is one of preparation and reminiscence as she gets ready for a party. Her thoughts turn to those she once loved, while in another part of London, Septimus Warren Smith...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...