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Virginia Woolf
ISBN 9780241436288
Rs. 478
Penguin Modern Classics
A Room of One's Own
Who it's for: Readers interested in feminist thought and literary criticism
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a seminal feminist essay that explores the importance of financial independence and personal space for women writers. Drawing on historical and literary examples, Woolf argues that women need both money and a room of their own to create great literature. Her eloquent and insightful prose makes this work a timeless and influential piece on gender and creativity. Why You Should Read This Book Gain insights into the importance of financial independence and personal space for women writers. Reflect on historical and literary examples of gender and creativity. Appreciate Woolf’s eloquent and insightful prose. Engage with a seminal feminist essay that remains relevant today. Delve into a timeless and influential piece on gender and creativity. About the Author Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer and modernist pioneer. Her novels, essays, and short stories, including "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse," are celebrated for their innovative narrative techniques and profound exploration of human consciousness and gender issues.
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- Explores the link between financial independence and women's creativity
- Draws on historical and literary examples to support its argument
- Written by Virginia Woolf, a pioneer of modernist literature
- Remains a key text in feminist literary criticism
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All by Virginia Woolf →Questions about this book
What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that women need financial independence and a private space (a room of their own) to be able to write and create great literature.
What kind of book is it?
It is a feminist essay, not a novel, though it is categorized as fiction in this edition. It blends argument with literary and historical examples.
Who is the author?
Virginia Woolf, an English writer and modernist pioneer known for novels like 'Mrs. Dalloway' and 'To the Lighthouse'.
Is this book still relevant today?
Yes, it is considered a seminal and influential piece on gender and creativity, and its themes remain pertinent.




