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Synopsis
"To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf is a profound exploration of time, memory, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a family vacation on the Isle of Skye, Woolf takes readers on an introspective journey that transcends the conventional boundaries of narrative.
The novel is divided into three parts, each offering a unique perspective on the Ramsay family and their guests. In the first part, we witness the Ramsays' anticipation of a visit to the lighthouse, which becomes a symbol of unattainable aspirations. The second part delves into the passage of time and the impact of World War I on the characters, while the third part revisits the Ramsays and their return to the Isle of Skye.
Woolf's stream-of-consciousness narrative style provides an intimate look into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters, blurring the lines between past and present. The lighthouse, a seemingly distant and unattainable destination, becomes a metaphor for the passage of time and the elusive nature of understanding.
"To the Lighthouse" is a literary masterpiece that challenges traditional narrative structures and invites readers to explore the intricacies of the human mind. Woolf's prose is a tapestry of introspection and reflection, making this novel a timeless exploration of the human experience. Join Virginia Woolf on a contemplative journey to the lighthouse and beyond, where the boundaries between self and surroundings blur in the ebb and flow of consciousness.
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About the Author
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was born in London. She became a central figure in The Bloomsbury Group, an informal collective of British writers, artists and thinkers. In 1912 Virginia married Leonard Woolf, a writer and social reformer. She wrote many works of literature which are now considered masterpieces, including Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando, and The Waves.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A very special hardback edition featuring the original artwork created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell.Celebrate a captivating novel with this special edition featuring the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell, and the original text first published by The Hogarth Press.There were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark.The Ramseys have always spent their holidays at their summer house on Skye - holidays filled with noise, joy and the stuff of family life that might go on forever. But as time passes, bringing with it war and death, the summer home stands empty until one day the family return to make the long-postponed visit to the lighthouse.To the Lighthouse was published in 1927 and was more commercially successful than any of Woolf's previous novels. Woolf herself thought it 'easily the best of my books'. The book printed three times in its first year and went on to become one of Woolf's best-loved works.The text of this edition of To the Lighthouse is based on the original Hogarth Press edition, published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf on 5 May 1927. The dust jacket features the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell, for the Hogarth Press. Beneath the cover 'bright blue' boards printed in gilt take inspiration from the finish of the first trade edition.'My mind was warped into a new shape by her prose and it will never be the same again' Greta Gerwig'Woolf's groundbreaking novel is still one of the best available accounts of self-mythologising middle-class family life' Rachel Cusk'I reread this book every once in a while, and every time I do I find it more capacious and startling. It's so revolutionary and so exquisitely wrought that it keeps evolving on its own somehow, as if it's alive' Alison Bechdel Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781529946338
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Hardback. Condition: New. Celebrate a captivating novel with this special edition featuring the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell, and the original text first published by The Hogarth Press.There were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark.The Ramseys have always spent their holidays at their summer house on Skye - holidays filled with noise, joy and the stuff of family life that might go on forever. But as time passes, bringing with it war and death, the summer home stands empty until one day the family return to make the long-postponed visit to the lighthouse.To the Lighthouse was published in 1927 and was more commercially successful than any of Woolf's previous novels. Woolf herself thought it 'easily the best of my books'. The book printed three times in its first year and went on to become one of Woolf's best-loved works.The text of this edition of To the Lighthouse is based on the original Hogarth Press edition, published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf on 5 May 1927. The dust jacket features the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell, for the Hogarth Press. Beneath the cover 'bright blue' boards printed in gilt take inspiration from the finish of the first trade edition.'My mind was warped into a new shape by her prose and it will never be the same again' Greta Gerwig'Woolf's groundbreaking novel is still one of the best available accounts of self-mythologising middle-class family life' Rachel Cusk'I reread this book every once in a while, and every time I do I find it more capacious and startling. It's so revolutionary and so exquisitely wrought that it keeps evolving on its own somehow, as if it's alive' Alison Bechdel. Seller Inventory # LU-9781529946338
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