Publisher |
Rupa Publications |
Publication Year |
2024 |
ISBN-13 |
9789361565854 |
ISBN-10 |
9361565850 |
Binding |
Paperback |
Number of Pages |
232 Pages |
Language |
(English) |
Weight (grms) |
240 |
Diving into the depths of human experience, Virginia Woolf ’s masterpiece, The Waves, emerges as a beacon of innovation and poetic brilliance. The narrative unfurls amidst the backdrop of a serene seaside garden where six children, an ensemble of three boys and three girls, embark on the journey of life. Through the ebbs and flows of time, Woolf delicately weaves a tale of friendship, love and loss, anchored by the poignant departure of their cherished companion, Percival. Rather than merely depicting the surface manifestations of sorrow, Woolf delves into the intricate landscapes of her characters’ souls, laying bare their innermost thoughts, dreams and existential musings. Within the pages of The Waves, readers are invited to traverse the realms of aspiration and regret, unity and solitude, as each character navigates the turbulent waters of existence with raw emotion and profound introspection.
Virginia Woolf
Adeline Virginia Woolf was a prominent English writer and one of the key figures of modernist literature, known for her innovative narrative techniques, such as stream of consciousness, Woolf explored complex themes related to identity, gender, and the human experience. Born in London into a literary family, she began writing at a young age and became a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group, a collective of writers, artists, and intellectuals. She developed her art and went on to publish several novels, including Night and Day (1919), Jacob’s Room (1922), Mrs Dalloway (1925), To the Lighthouse (1927), Orlando (1928), The Waves (1931), and The Years (1937). Mrs Dalloway is one of her best-known works.
Virginia Woolf
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