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Virginia Woolf
ISBN 9780241372500
Rs. 640
Penguin Classics
Between the Acts
Who it's for: Readers of modernist literature and fans of Virginia Woolf
In June 1939, as war looms across Europe, an English country house prepares for its annual village pageant, a theatrical journey through English history. Virginia Woolf's final novel, 'Between the Acts,' captures the private musings and intertwined lives of the inhabitants, whose world is on the cusp of profound change. Through the enigmatic pageant author, Miss La Trobe, Woolf explores themes of art, identity, and community, celebrating and subtly mocking 'Englishness' in a time of uncertainty.Why You Should Read? Experience Virginia Woolf's distinctive narrative style and poignant character studies in her last work. Gain insight into the anxieties and reflections of a society confronting the eve of World War II. Explore complex themes of national identity, history, and the elusive role of the artist. Discover a classic of modernist literature that remains relevant for its timeless exploration of human connection and societal transformation.
Highlights
- Woolf's last novel, written on the eve of World War II
- Centers on a village pageant journeying through English history
- Features the enigmatic pageant author, Miss La Trobe
- Explores themes of art, identity, and community
- Celebrates and subtly mocks 'Englishness' in a time of uncertainty
- A classic of modernist literature
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in June 1939 at an English country house preparing for its annual village pageant, with war looming across Europe.
Who is Miss La Trobe?
Miss La Trobe is the enigmatic author of the pageant, through whom Woolf explores themes of art and identity.
What is the pageant about?
The pageant is a theatrical journey through English history, celebrating and subtly mocking 'Englishness'.
What themes does the novel explore?
The novel explores themes of art, identity, community, and the anxieties of a society on the brink of World War II.
Is this Woolf's last novel?
Yes, 'Between the Acts' is Virginia Woolf's final novel.