| 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
Virginia Woolf was an English writer and essayist, a leading figure of modernist literature and member of the Bloomsbury Group. Renowned for her stream-of-consciousness style, she explored consciousness, identity, and social structures. Major works include ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, ‘Orlando’, and ‘Jacob’s Room’. Her essays, like ‘A Room of One’s Own’, championed women’s intellectual freedom. Combining psychological insight, lyrical prose, and social critique, Woolf remains central to 20th-century literature.
Virginia Woolf
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