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To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
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262 pages, Paperback
20cm x 13cm (B-Format)
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear)
Goodreads Rating: 3.80 * 189,693 ratings * 14,109 reviews
Genres: Classics/Feminism/20th Century
For many years, the Ramsays have enjoyed spending their summers at their holiday home in Scotland, cherishing the belief that these idyllic summers would continue indefinitely. However, as the shadow of the First World War looms over the horizon, the very fabric of family and society will face a profound and potentially devastating challenge.
"To the Lighthouse" is a masterful work that seamlessly blends impressionistic depictions of a family holiday with profound reflections on marriage, parenthood, childhood, grief, tyranny, and bitterness. Through its innovative use of stream of consciousness, reminiscence, and shifting perspectives, the novel exudes an intimate and poetic essence that captivates readers. Published in 1927, the novel marked a definitive break from the literary values of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Virginia Woolf, the author of "To the Lighthouse," viewed the novel as a poignant tribute to her own parents. In her personal diary, she reflected on the profound impact of writing the novel, stating, "I used to think of him (father) and mother daily; but writing 'To the Lighthouse' laid them to rest in my mind."
Overall, "To the Lighthouse" stands as a timeless and profound exploration of the complexities of family, memory, and loss, offering readers a deeply moving and thought-provoking literary experience.
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