A room of one's own
(Book)
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Published:
San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [1957].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
117 pages ; 21 cm.
Lexile measure:
1150L
Status:
Description
Discover "A Room of One's Own", Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking exploration of women, creativity, and independence. A powerful and thought-provoking essay, this timeless classic challenges societal norms and calls for financial and intellectual freedom as the key to artistic expression. With wit, insight, and masterful prose, Woolf crafts a compelling argument that remains as relevant today as when it was first written. Blending fiction with nonfiction, Woolf takes readers on a journey through history, literature, and personal reflection, questioning why women have been excluded from creative spaces for centuries. She imagines the fate of Shakespeare's fictional sister, just as talented but denied the same opportunities, highlighting the systemic barriers that have silenced women's voices. With razor-sharp observations, she examines the economic and social constraints that have stifled female writers and artists. "A Room of One's Own" is not just a feminist manifesto; it is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the necessity of space-both literal and figurative-for women to create. Woolf's poetic and immersive writing style makes complex ideas accessible, inviting readers to reflect on the importance of autonomy, equality, and self-expression. Essential reading for lovers of literature, feminism, and intellectual discourse, A Room of One's Own continues to inspire generations of writers, thinkers, and dreamers. Whether you are discovering Woolf for the first time or revisiting her brilliance, this book is a must-read for anyone passionate about gender equality and the transformative power of words. ABOUT THE AUTHOR A pioneering voice in modern literature, Virginia Woolf redefined narrative form with her lyrical prose and stream-of-consciousness technique. In works like "Mrs. Dalloway", "To the Lighthouse", and "A Room of One's Own", she explored gender, identity, and the inner lives of her characters. A key figure of the Bloomsbury Group, Woolf challenged literary conventions and championed women's intellectual freedom. Her innovative style and bold ideas have cemented her as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
396 WOO
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Durham Adult Fiction
FIC WOO
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/WOOLF
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Hamden/Whitneyville Adult Nonfiction
824/W883r
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Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
823.03 WOOLF
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0156787326
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.2, 7 Points
Level 8.2, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
1150
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APA Citation (style guide)
Woolf, V. (1957). A room of one's own. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941. 1957. A Room of One's Own. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941, A Room of One's Own. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1957.
MLA Citation (style guide)Woolf, Virginia. A Room of One's Own. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1957.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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