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To the Lighthouse is a landmark work of English fiction. Virginia Woolf explores perception and meaning in some of the most beautiful prose ever written, minutely detailing the characters thoughts and impressions. This unabridged version is read by Juliet Stevenson.

L'ultimo romanzo di George March è come sempre un successo, adorato dai lettori e dalla critica. Nessuno potrebbe essere più fiero della sua devota moglie, che si sente parte di tutti gli onori e i riconoscimenti: Mrs. March è infatti completamente dedicata al marito. La sua vita nell'Upper East Side segue una rigida routine fatta di dignità e totale controllo. Finché una mattina, mentre compra il pane nella consueta pasticceria, Mrs. March conversa con la commessa e per caso capisce che la protagonista del romanzo, una disgustosa e meschina prostituta, è ispirata a lei.

This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society. This collection brings together the finest modernist narratives, political reflections, and social commentaries that have shaped literature as we know it.

To the Lighthouse tells of one summer spent by the Ramsay family and their friends in their holiday home in Scotland. Offshore stands the lighthouse, remote, inaccessbile, an eternal presence in a changing wolrd. A projected visit to the lighthouse forms the heart of this extraordinary novel which, through the minds of the various characters, explores the nature of time, memory, transience and eternity.

Je me suis mise à écrire des lettres, et c'est devenu une obsession. Mère puis grand-mère, femme divorcée, retraitée d'une brillante carrière dans le droit, Sybil Van Antwerp vit seule et n'aspire qu'à une existence paisible, aiguisant chaque jour sa plume pour rédiger des courriers avec un franc-parler capable de désarmer avocats de renom et grands écrivains. Mais tandis que sa vue baisse inexorablement, des lettres anonymes toujours plus menaçantes sont déposées une à une dans sa boîte, la forçant à replonger dans un passé douloureux.

Um belo romance sobre o poder transformador da escrita e a beleza de nos reconectarmos com as pessoas que amamos.

Virginia Woolf: The Essays contains the most important and impactful of Woolf's non-fiction writing, including five essay collections and her most renowned essay: A Room of One's Own. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English novelist and essayist regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century. During the interwar period, Woolf was a significant figure in London literary society and a member of the famous Bloomsbury Group.

Fantasy, love and an exuberant celebration of English life and literature, Orlando is a uniquely entertaining story. Originally conceived by Virginia Woolf as a playful tribute to the family of her friend and lover, Vita Sackville-West, Orlando's central character, a fictional embodiment of Sackville-West, changes sex from a man to a woman and lives throughout the centuries, whilst meeting historical figures of English literature.

Grim Wolds, England: Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect governess—she’ll dutifully tutor her charges, Drusilla and Andrew, tell them bedtime stories, and only joke about eating children. But long, listless days spent within the estate’s dreary confines come with an intimate knowledge of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds family—Mr. Pounds can’t keep his eyes off Winifred’s chest, and Mrs. Pounds takes a sickly pleasure in punishing Winifred for her husband’s wandering gaze.

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1928, "Orlando" ("Orlando: A Biography") è la straordinaria cronaca della vita del protagonista che si sviluppa nel corso di quattro secoli. L'elemento centrale del romanzo è quindi Orlando, personaggio androgino dal sesso certo ma in evoluzione. La sua esistenza fantastica, spesso assolutamente libera da qualsiasi schema, anche sessuale, attraversa il XVII, il XVIII, e il XIX secolo, e riporta un lucido e interessante resoconto della società inglese dell'epoca.

The Waves traces the lives of six friends from childhood to old age. It was written when Virginia Woolf was at the height of her experimental literary powers, and she allows each character to tell their own story, through powerful, poetic monologues. By listening to these voices struggling to impose order and meaning on their lives we are drawn into a literary journey which stunningly reproduces the complex, confusing and contradictory nature of human experience.

In Kew Gardens, Virginia Woolf invites you into a luminous summer afternoon at beautiful botanical gardens, where petals, sunlight, and passing conversations blend into a delicate mosaic of human experience. As couples stroll, voices drift, and thoughts wander, Virginia Woolf captures fleeting moments of memory, love, regret, and quiet revelation.

Il romanzo, scritto da Virginia Woolf, narra la storia di un cocker spaniel di nome Flush. Questo cane apparteneva alla poetessa Elizabeth Barrett Browning e gran parte del romanzo è scritta dal punto di vista del cane stesso. La storia segue la vita di Flush dalla sua nascita, concentrandosi sul rapporto speciale tra l'animale e la sua padrona. Il romanzo è noto per la sua prospettiva unica, poiché ci offre un'introspezione nel mondo degli esseri umani dalla prospettiva di un cane. Inoltre, esplora temi come l'amore, la fedeltà e la connessione tra esseri umani e animali.

A beautifully curated collection of profoundly intimate and boundary-pushing writing, The Selected Short Stories of Virginia Woolf showcase some of the literary icon's work at its very best. Both lyrical and impressionistic in style, Woolf's short stories offer a candid insight into her characters' inner lives – their memories, thoughts and desires – cultivating a rich emotional framework from which her different protagonists evolve.

A small-town scandal. A stolen fortune. And a women's club with nothing to lose. Biddy Bramley never expected to return to Pooka, Indiana. But after her husband's death, she's back in her hometown—grieving, restless, and drawn into a decades-old mystery involving her estranged sister and...

Uno dei primi romanzi della scrittrice, in cui viene utilizzato definitivamente lo stile del "flusso di coscienza", monologhi interiori dei vari personaggi che si incontrano, casualmente o meno, percorrono le stesse strade, i parchi, i salotti, della Londra del 1925. Particolari apparentemente insignificanti come la forma delle nuvole assumono una importanza pari o superiore a quella delle vicende personali di donne e uomini; la vita scorre senza soluzione di continuità da una coscienza all'altra.

Che cos'è l'Europa? La definizione più azzeccata ce l'ha data Jacques Delors: l'Europa è un "oggetto politico non identificato". Un Ufo. Perché l'Europa non è né uno stato né una vera e propria organizzazione internazionale. Partendo dai suoi padri fondatori e madri fondatrici, Virginia Volpi traccia una breve, felice storia della nascita della Ue. Ci spiega quali sono le sue istituzioni più importanti e come funzionano, i cambiamenti che ha portato a livello politico ed economico negli stati aderenti. Ci racconta i valori su cui si fonda ma anche i problemi.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

Essays on London provide an acute and perceptive insight into early twentieth century city life. Including profound meditations on the rhythm of life on Oxford Street and the consumerism that drives it, vivid descriptions of the epic cathedrals that pave the streets and the place of religion in contemporary society, and an intimate sketch of a charming woman who is a Londoner to her core, these eloquent snapshots of the city are told with Woolf’s trademark intimacy and self-awareness.

“A Room of One’s Own” is one of Virginia Woolf’s most influential works and a cornerstone of the feminist movement. In this brilliant essay, Woolf explores the limitations faced by women in the early 20th century, using captivating prose and the poetic style characteristic of a novelist. She compellingly argues that the lack of financial independence and a private space are key barriers preventing women from fully developing their literary talents