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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
160
Age Group
0-2 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of literary fiction presented as a historical biography. It follows a poet who travels across centuries and undergoes a gender transformation, using this life as a lens on identity, desire, and the social codes of each era. The central themes explore gender boundaries, sexuality, and the power of love and self-acceptance. The intended reader includes adults and readers drawn to feminist literature and classic literary fiction who enjoy thoughtful, courageous storytelling. The tone is witty, adventurous, and contemplative, at once playful and piercingly observant.
The narrative is story-led and richly textured, blending historical imagination with lyrical prose. It unfolds in a fluid journey through time, inviting readers to experience shifting social mores and artistic currents rather than a linear, conventional history. The reading experience is distinctive for its fearless exploration of identity, its satirical bite toward Victorian conventions, and its invitation to reconsider how gender and love are imagined. Readers move through the prose, letting language and idea steer the journey.
The tale centers on a bold, imaginative journey that traverses centuries, as the central figure navigates love, friendship, and self-definition. While keeping the focus on personal growth and inner life, it also examines how culture shapes and sometimes stifles individual truth. The storytelling favors atmosphere, mood, and provocative insight over predictable plots, offering a literary adventure that rewards re-reading and reflection.
After finishing, readers gain a broadened view of how identity can unfold across eras, along with a heightened appreciation for literary experimentation. The work encourages curiosity about culture, empathy for diverse experiences, and a lasting respect for bold storytelling that questions conventions.
Product Details
Author
Virginia Woolf
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
160
Language
English
SKU
BK0428271
ISBN
9780756602031
Reading Age
0-2 Years
Dimensions
12.9x1.52x19.8CM
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 295
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Virginia Woolf, Born On 25 January 1882, Was One Of The Most Inventive Authors Of The Twentieth Century. Though Mrs Dalloway (1925) And To Theighthouse (1927) Are Perhaps Her Best-Known Works, She Was Also A Prolific Writer Of Essays, Diaries, Correspondence And Biographies. Woolf ’S Writing Depicts The Rapidly Evolving World In Which She Wasiving In Both Style And Subject Matter. She Struggled With Mental Illness Throughout Herife And Attempted Suicide Twice Before Drowning Herself In River Ouse On 28 March 1941.