A Room of One's Own (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections)

By: Virginia Woolf

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Synopsis: Virginia Woolf unveils the societal barriers faced by women and explores the crucial link between women's financial independence and creative freedom in this extraordinary collection of essays. Initially presented as lectures in 1928 at Newnham College and Girton College, the University of Cambridge's women's colleges, this seminal work argues for a literal and figurative space for women writers within a patriarchal literary tradition. Woolf's essays constitute a foundational feminist text, highlighting the historical marginalization of women, advocating for equality, and emphasizing the importance of women's contributions to literature and beyond. Essential reading for anyone interested in feminism, literature, and women's history, A Room of One's Own resonates profoundly in today's ongoing gender discussions.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780486855653
Related ISBNs:: 9780486853666
Publisher:: Dover Publications
Date of Addition:: 01/16/25
Copyrighted By:: Dover Publications
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Social Studies, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.