The Short Stories of Virginia Woolf

Woolf, Virginia

ISBN 10: 1447479181 / ISBN 13: 9781447479185

Published by Read & Co. Classics (edition ), 2013

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Synopsis:

Virginia Woolf's development and evolution as a writer are highlighted in these 23 exceptional short stories. This collection pores over the intimate details of life in beautiful poetic prose.

These brilliant pieces of short fiction incapsulate classic 20th century modernism. Particularly celebrated stories, such as 'Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street', are featured in this collection, as well as the recognised stream of consciousness work, 'Mark on the Wall'. Virginia Woolf was a pioneer in stream of consciousness narration, and the stories carefully curated in this volume highlight her fine writing. The 23 pieces underline Woolf's interest in societal life and display the evolution of her burgeoning talent.

The contents of this collection include:

- 'Kew Gardens'

- 'Solid Objects'

- 'An Unwritten Novel'

- 'A Haunted House'

- 'Monday or Tuesday'

- 'The String Quartet'

- 'Society'

- 'Blue and Green'

Proudly republished by Read & Co. Classics, this newly curated collection of classic short stories features a specially-commissioned author biography. The Short Stories of Virginia Woolf is the perfect read for fans of the seminal writer.

About the Author: 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Short Stories of Virginia Woolf
Publisher: Read & Co. Classics (edition )
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good