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Virginia Woolf
ISBN 9781841594255
Rs. 1,598
Everyman's Library
A Room of One’s Own
Who it's for: Readers interested in feminist literature, history, and women's roles in society
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking feminist essay that delves into the necessity for women to have both financial independence and a private space to write. Based on lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 1928, Woolf uses a fictional narrator to explore the challenges women face as writers and characters in a male-dominated literary world. Why You Should Read? Offers a compelling argument for women’s place in literature and the importance of financial independence for creative freedom. Considered a foundational feminist text that continues to influence discussions on gender and writing. Combines fiction and nonfiction elements, making it an engaging and thought-provoking read. Appeals to readers interested in feminist literature, history, and the evolution of women’s roles in society.
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- Based on lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 1928
- Uses a fictional narrator to explore women's challenges in literature
- Argues for financial independence and private space for creative freedom
- Combines fiction and nonfiction elements
- Foundational feminist text influencing discussions on gender and writing
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Questions about this book
What is the main argument of A Room of One's Own?
The book argues that women need financial independence and a private space to write, as these are essential for creative freedom.
Is this book fiction or nonfiction?
It combines both: it is an essay based on lectures but uses a fictional narrator to explore the themes.
What is the historical context of this book?
It is based on lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 1928, a time when women's roles in society and literature were being questioned.
Why is this book considered a feminist text?
It is foundational in feminist literature because it highlights the obstacles women face as writers and argues for their place in the literary world.