Description
Virginia Woolf's seminal essay, "A Room of One's Own," explores the intricate relationship between financial independence, personal space, and the creative potential of women. Drawing from lectures delivered at Cambridge, Woolf weaves a compelling argument for the necessity of both material security and intellectual freedom for female artists. She examines the historical constraints placed upon women writers, from Shakespeare's imagined sister to the celebrated novelists of her own time, revealing how societal limitations have stifled countless voices. This enduring work remains a powerful call for equality and a profound meditation on the conditions required for artistic creation.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin UK
Published Feb 28, 2002
114 pages
ISBN: 9780141183534
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Jul 13, 2021
ISBN: 9780241436288
paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2025
128 pages
ISBN: 9780143138907
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First Published
1929
Language
eng
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