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"Mrs. Dalloway" recounts a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway in the middle of June 1923. Clarissa Dalloway is a high society London lady. On that day, she is hosting a party, meeting people, going to the park, and reflecting on her choices. Where would she have been if she married Peter Walsh and not Richard Dalloway? What if she would not invite this or that person to her party? Her feelings about Peter Walsh grow because on that particular day he returns from India to settle some affairs in London. Other people also reflect on their choices. Mr. Smith who cannot move on from the horrors ...

One of the most famous of all literary dogs, Flush was the golden cocker spaniel belonging to Elizabeth Barrett. In this charming and heartfelt biography, Viginia Woolf tells his story: his early days as Miss Mitford's puppy running across the fields in wild abandon and fathering another, then the years spent in his invalid mistress' bedroom in Wimpole Street.

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.

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 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 that stunningly reproduces the complex, confusing and contradictory nature of human experience. It is read with affection and skill by Frances Jeater.

Moments of Being was written by Virginia Woolf at various periods of her life and with various personal intentions, which explore Woolf's relationship with her past.

Et si le bonheur se trouvait juste sous nos yeux ? Anna, 37 ans, croule sous le travail et les relances des huissiers. Ses filles, elle ne fait que les croiser au petit déjeuner. Sa vie défile, et elle l'observe depuis la bulle dans laquelle elle s'est enfermée. À 17 ans, Chloé a renoncé à ses rêves pour aider sa mère. Elle cherche de l'affection auprès des garçons, mais cela ne dure jamais. Comme le carrosse de Cendrillon, ils se transforment après l'amour. Lily, du haut de ses 12 ans, n'aime pas trop les gens.

Virginia Woolf’s most famous "stream of consciousness" novel, Mrs. Dalloway, records the events of one June day in 1923 - the day on which Clarissa Dalloway is hosting a party in her London home. Mrs. Dalloway continues to fascinate and challenge, hinting at homosexuality, mental illness, racial prejudice, infidelity, and unrequited love. It presents a perfect picture of London between the wars, in an England where the class system is still firmly entrenched while carrying throughout an undercurrent of rage at the resulting inequalities.

La primera de las novelas con que Virginia Woolf revolucionó la narrativa de su tiempo La señora Dalloway relata un día en la vida londinense de Clarissa, una dama de alta alcurnia casada con un diputado conservador y madre de una adolescente.La historia comienza una soleada mañana de 1923 y termina esa misma noche, cuando empiezan a retirarse los invitados de una fiesta que se celebra en la mansión de los Dalloway.

The timeless classic Little Women inspired this heartwarming modern tale of four sisters from New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra. The March sisters—reliable Meg, independent Jo, stylish Amy, and shy Beth—have grown up to pursue their separate dreams. When Jo followed her...

Una habitación propia no es solo un ensayo sobre literatura, es una guía de liberación interior para cualquier mujer que busque independencia, voz propia y un espacio mental donde florecer. Con una lucidez adelantada a su tiempo, Virginia Woolf plantea una verdad esencial que sigue vigente: para que una mujer pueda crear, necesita libertad económica, estabilidad emocional y un lugar propio —físico y simbólico— donde no tenga que pedir permiso para ser.

The Sky Is for Everyone is an internationally diverse collection of autobiographical narratives by women who broke down barriers and changed the face of modern astronomy. This audiobook vividly describes how, before 1900, a woman who wanted to study the stars had to have a father, brother, or husband to provide entry, and how the considerable intellectual skills of women astronomers were still not enough to enable them to pry open doors of opportunity for much of the twentieth century. After decades of difficult struggles, women are closer to equality in astronomy than ever before.

Teoría King Kong es uno de los grandes libros de referencia del feminismo y de la teoría de género, un incisivo ensayo en el que Despentes comparte su propia experiencia para hablarnos sin tapujos ni concesiones sobre la prostitución, la violación, la represión del deseo, la maternidad y la pornografía, y para contribuir al derrumbe de los cimientos patriarcales de la sociedad actual.

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.

In Jacobs Room, the narrative weaves a complex tapestry around the enigmatic life of Jacob Flanders, primarily through the fragmented perceptions of those around him. This unique storytelling approach creates an intricate character study, where the absence of a traditional plot emphasizes themes of emptiness and longing. As the impressions of others fill the void left by Jacob, the novel takes on an elegiac tone, inviting readers to ponder the nature of identity and the impact of absence. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Through biweekly episodes, JUST VIRGINIA brings you conversations with changemakers, legal leaders, and everyday advocates serving the Commonwealth and beyond.From recent developments to community-driven solutions, this podcast spotlights initiatives expanding access to justice and championing the Rule of Law and explores relevant topics to educate attorneys and the community at-large. Whether you're a legal professional or a civic-minded listener, this show delivers engaging stories and insights on how real people—people like you—are working to create a more JUST VIRGINIA.

What can a simple mark on the wall reveal about life, thought, and the human mind? In The Mark on the Wall, Virginia Woolf delivers a masterful modernist short story that transforms an ordinary observation into a meditation on consciousness, memory, and perception. As the narrator notices a small mark on the wall, her mind wanders through memories, philosophical reflections, and intimate insights into human thought, identity, and reality.

Have you ever felt a moment pass and wished you could hold on to it forever? In "Monday or Tuesday", Virginia Woolf invites you into a quiet, shimmering world where thoughts drift, time softens, and ordinary moments reveal unexpected beauty. Through her masterful stream-of-consciousness style, Woolf captures the fragile movements of the human mind—memories flickering, emotions stirring, life unfolding in brief, luminous fragments.

Soley a tout ce dont elle a toujours rêvé : amour, succès et argent. Après avoir découvert dans la presse que son petit ami la trompait, Soley décide de rentrer chez elle, en Cornouailles, à Blooming Hall, le manoir de ses grands-parents. À peine arrivée, elle apprend que ses cousines Dalia et Tumboa ont trouvé un tableau dans la réserve, un portrait à l'huile d'une femme lui ressemblant étrangement. Pourquoi leur grand-mère avait-elle caché cette peinture ?

“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)...

Un podcast sur le deuil animal, je ne sais pas comment le dire autrement, mais aussi sur leur vie, leur présence, leur amour… Le nom du Podcast, à bout de souffle, c'est Chippi qui me l'a miaulé, une nuit. Ça m'a réveillée.Chippi, c'est avec lui que tout a commencé, quand il est parti, beaucoup trop tôt. Alors, pour lui rendre hommage, pour déclarer notre amour, à tous nos compagnons, présents et présents dans nos cœurs, ce podcast est pour eux et pour vous. Je souhaite que cette écoute vous fasse du bien et vous accompagne. C’est un podcast sur 5 épisodes: Chippi, mon ...