An accessible introduction to a writer whose work is of timeless significance and whose unconventional life is a continuous source of fascination.This gripping account offers an ideal introduction to both the life and work of Virginia Woolf. It considers each of Woolf's novels in context and shows why, seventy years after her death, Virginia Woolf continues to haunt and inspire us.In 1907, when she was twenty-five and not yet a published novelist, Virginia Stephen had everything still to prove. She felt herself to be at a crossroads: 'I shall be miserable, or happy; a wordy sentimental creature, or a writer of such English as shall one day burn the pages.'Today her prose is still blazing; perhaps it burns brighter than ever. For this is the story of how a determined young woman with a notebook became one of the greatest writers of all time. It is a story that sparkles with wit and friendship, language and love, wicked jokes and passionate appreciation of ordinary things. Hers was a life lived with intensity from moment to moment, courageous and defiant of convention, and shaped into the lasting patterns of art.
Alexandra Harris
Alexandra Harris is a renowned British literary critic and author, known for her insightful analysis of English literature. She is best known for her highly acclaimed book "Weatherland: Writers and Artists Under English Skies," which explores the relationship between literature and the English weather. Harris is celebrated for her engaging and accessible writing style, as well as her ability to uncover hidden connections and themes within the literary canon. Her work has had a significant impact on the field of literature, inspiring new generations of readers and scholars to appreciate the rich history and cultural significance of English writing.
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