The Art of Biography - A Collection of Essays - Couverture souple

Woolf, Virginia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1447469224 ISBN 13 : 9781447469223

Editeur : Read & Co. Great Essays, 2012

Synopsis

This collection brings together some of Virginia Woolf's finest biographical essays, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of prominent writers.

Throughout her prolific career, Woolf produced a wealth of work, including novels, short stories, and essays, but she also made significant contributions to the art of biography. Within this volume, readers will find Woolf's reflections on a diverse array of literary figures, including Harriette Wilson, Christina Rossetti, and Roger Fry, among others. Whether she is examining the letters of Lord Chesterfield or the autobiography of De Quincey, Woolf's essays are marked by her keen observational skills, eloquent prose, and deep empathy for her subjects. The title essay, The Art of Biography, delves into the nuances and challenges of capturing a life on the page, offering valuable insights for students of English Literature and anyone passionate about the written word.

This collection is a must-have for lovers of literature, offering a rich and engaging exploration of the lives behind the words. Published by Read & Co. Great Essays, this edition is complete with a specially commissioned biography of Woolf, providing further context to the life and legacy of one of the most important writers of the twentieth century.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer, born in South Kensington, London. Known for her feminist writings and pioneering work with the narrative style of stream of consciousness, Woolf is widely considered to be one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century. Some of her most famous works include Mrs. Dalloway, 1925, To the Lighthouse, 1927, and A Room of One's Own, 1929.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Read & Co. Great Essays
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1447469224
• ISBN 13: 9781447469223
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 86
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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