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A Room of One's Own
Virginia Woolf
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 details
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Publication year
- 2025
- Collection
- Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780486855653
- LAN
- 056eedf8f170
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