The Common Reader: A Virginia Woolf Novel

by Virginia Woolf

Overview

Virginia Woolf's The Common Reader is a celebrated collection of essays that demonstrates her extraordinary literary criticism and unique perspective on literature.

This classic work brings together Woolf's reflections on various authors and their contributions to literature, offering insightful and often provocative commentary on both canonical and lesser-known works. Woolf's essays cover a wide range of subjects, from her thoughts on Shakespeare and the Brontë sisters to her critiques of contemporary literature. Her writing is marked by its eloquence, depth, and intellectual rigor, as she explores the intersections of literature, culture, and society.

The Common Reader provides readers with a profound understanding of Woolf's literary tastes and her views on the art of writing, making it an essential read for anyone interested in literary criticism and the evolution of modernist thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798330373246
Publisher:	Aude Classics
Publication date:	08/25/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	203
File size:	344 KB

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882¿1941) was one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century. An admired literary critic, she authored many essays, letters, journals, and short stories in addition to her groundbreaking novels. Her best-known books include the novels Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando, and the book-length essay A Room of One's Own.

Date of Birth:

January 25, 1882

Date of Death:

March 28, 1941

Place of Birth:

London

Place of Death:

Sussex, England

Education:

Home schooling