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Immerse yourself in one of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works, now available in a stunning new Vintage Classics edition. As Greta Gerwig attests, "Her prose reshaped my mind irreversibly."
The narrative unfolds with the Ramsay family and their coterie of friends at their annual Skye holiday retreat. The initial section brims with the vibrant tapestry of family life—its complexities, raw emotions, fleeting joys, and subtle heartaches. Yet, as time marches on, bringing war and loss in its wake, the summer house stands abandoned. Years later, the family finally embarks on their long-deferred lighthouse expedition.
To the Lighthouse stands as a monumental achievement in 20th-century literature. It's a deeply personal yet universally resonant masterpiece, exploring the shifting dynamics and perspectives of the Edwardian middle class. Margaret Drabble hails it as "one of the English language's greatest elegies, transcending time itself," while The Independent lauds its "exhilarating introspection."
Prepare to be captivated by Woolf's extraordinary prose, as you delve into this profound exploration of human relationships and the passage of time.
Book ISBN: | 9781784870836 |
Book Weight: | 192g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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