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    A Room of One's Own

    By Virginia Woolf

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    A Room of One's Own is an extended essay by Virginia Woolf, first published on 24 October 1929
    The title of the essay comes from Woolf's conception that, "a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction".
    Woolf notes that women have been kept from writing because of their relative poverty, and financial freedom will bring women the freedom to write; "In the first place, to have a room of her own... was out of the question, unless her parents were exceptionally rich or very noble".
    The title also refers to any author's need for poetic license and the personal liberty to create art.
    The essay examines whether women were capable of producing, and in fact free to produce work of the quality of William Shakespeare, addressing the limitations that past and present women writers face.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVirginia Woolf
    Release dateNov 21, 2015
    ISBN9788892520066
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    Virginia Woolf

    VIRGINIA WOOLF (1882–1941) was one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century. An admired literary critic, she authored many essays, letters, journals, and short stories in addition to her groundbreaking novels, including Mrs. Dalloway, To The Lighthouse, and Orlando.

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    • 5/5

      May 7, 2018

      “When, however, one reads of a witch being ducked, of a woman possessed by devils, of a wise woman selling herbs, or even of a very remarkable man who had a mother, then I think we are on the track of a lost novelist, a suppressed poet, of some mute and inglorious Jane Austen, some Emily Bronte who dashed her brains out on the moor or mopped and mowed about the highways crazed with the torture that her gift had put her to. Indeed, I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.”
    • 4/5

      Sep 23, 2023

      An essay published in 1928 where I was deeply impressed by the analytical ability of its author, by the wisdom of her reflections, and by the integrity she demonstrates.
      (20.09.23)
      #readings2023

      <> (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Apr 2, 2023

      I loved this essay on the female pen. It is extremely interesting to learn about Virginia Woolf's viewpoints; I am impressed by her mind, the knowledge she possesses, and the information she has gathered to carry out this well-done essay. Highly recommended. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Mar 16, 2023

      Chapter 1: confusing and disorganized.
      Chapter 2: brilliant ?.
      Chapter 3: fun.
      Chapters 4 and 5: what reflections! ?
      Chapter 6: "What if Shakespeare had been that woman and had no sister?" There is no "what if." The conclusion is simply that: there is no "if they could have"; no turning back; but there is a "from now on many more female writers, scientists, leaders, politicians..." An essay that every woman and all men should read. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Oct 4, 2022

      Feminist novel (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Apr 8, 2022

      Virginia Woolf in her essay talks about women and the novel. She does this by questioning thoughts. One of the points she discusses is the effect of poverty on the mind and how women write through their mothers. Additionally, she talks about the history of men's opposition to women's emancipation and how it is more interesting than the narrative of emancipation itself.

      It's a great read. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Apr 2, 2022

      Reading Virginia is simply delicious. The accuracy of the essay on women and writing perfectly combines with a sweet and vibrant language. She is so spontaneous and so descriptive in her musings that the genius of the author never ceases to amaze. Despite being written almost a century ago, it has a certain timeless quality because it is an essential teaching for understanding some feminist perspectives today. It is undoubtedly an essay that is greatly enjoyed. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jan 21, 2022

      Seeing it from the context of the time, I really liked it! And I was able to understand why it remains relevant to this day, even today, when a woman being financially independent in some places (closer than we can imagine) is still very difficult. I got lost in some parts where I had to stop because I didn't know the context of many authors mentioned, but the examples and important points to highlight were worth every page of this book. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Aug 27, 2021

      One hundred years later, his work and questions remain relevant. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jul 16, 2021

      Perhaps it's because I'm not used to reading essays and at first I found it difficult to follow, but it's a book that I recommend to EVERYONE; it's one of those essentials that must be on our shelves, no doubt. It's an ode to feminism. Woolf reflects on the difficulty that women faced in writing their novels in the early 20th century. Highly recommended. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jun 18, 2021

      An interesting read about women and the novel, which left me with mixed feelings as I do not share all the opinions expressed by the author, but it is worth it for its content and depth when addressing topics such as the role women have occupied throughout the years in literature. A book to reflect on. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 18, 2021

      This essay has left me with a lot to think about. In general, the way it is written is very understandable, and Virginia Woolf expresses very clearly what she wants to say. I agree with her when she says, "A woman must have a room of her own to write novels." A very short book but with great quotes that I highly recommend. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Mar 13, 2021

      A book that allows us to reflect on ourselves, our history, our opportunities, our spaces, and the struggles we have had to undertake to achieve it. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Mar 12, 2021

      An essay in which Virginia Woolf analyzes the situations and limitations faced by women in other times. It explains this evolution, and we can understand how things that now seem obvious were not so before. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 11, 2021

      A reading that I found difficult to start, perhaps because of the way it is written, but as I progressed, I realized it is a great essay. Considering it was written almost 100 years ago, it leaves us reflecting on the role of women in society and how this role has not changed much. It contains several phrases that are currently used in the feminist movement and are well understood. In conclusion, I will just say that every woman should have a room of her own. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 10, 2021

      I loved it, a great essay that explores the problems women have faced throughout history in writing and how the conditions were not favorable, but they were achieved over time and through struggle. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Mar 3, 2021

      Although at first it seemed to me like a boring read, the more I read it, the more I could understand the message it wanted to convey and how, from its perspective, it's important to give women their space to develop in whatever they wish. In the end, it was a very pleasant read. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Feb 21, 2021

      A reflection on gender equality starting with an analysis of books written by men and women. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Feb 15, 2021

      I have to say that I was very surprised that such a current topic is addressed in a book written in 1928. Some chapters felt very heavy to me, but being able to discuss them with the reading group @dimeunlibro is what kept me from abandoning it. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jan 18, 2021

      The essay discusses the themes of women during the time in which the writer, Virginia Woolf, lived, becoming one of the most famous writers of that era.

      I really liked its content; it made me reflect and see how times have changed regarding the role of women back then.

      Highly recommended. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jan 17, 2021

      Essential book for all women. Liberating, a fundamental of feminism, self-care, and women's development. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jan 15, 2021

      One of my favorites ❤️ VW is a feminist reference who, in the 1920s, manages to explain social inequality in terms of gender without any detours. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Dec 30, 2020

      Feminism was never better defined and beautified than in this masterpiece by Virginia. With a light yet deep reading about the experiences of women regardless of the era, she encourages us to take the step of not being submissive and to raise our voices; because we are valuable. We are women. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Dec 1, 2020

      A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is an essay about economic, social, and personal freedom for women throughout the centuries that we do not have, and for that reason, it makes the differences in writing visible.

      I was hooked until the end, and I'm sure I will read it again.

      63.March 2022 (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Oct 25, 2020

      I must admit that at first, it was hard for me to get hooked. Then, everything flowed. I was quite surprised. Wonderful! (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Sep 6, 2020

      It's an incredible book, it changed my life. It's complicated but fascinating. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to start reading about feminism. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jun 29, 2020

      Lucid essay regarding women in writing. Written in a way that feels like a novel due to its fluidity and entertainment, it takes the reader on a journey alongside the torrent of thoughts of the splendid Virginia Woolf. Unmissable! (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jun 21, 2020

      "I must not hate any man, he cannot hurt me. I must not flatter any man, he has nothing to give me."

      Virginia Woolf embodies the relationship over time between women and literature. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      May 21, 2020

      I loved it, but I feel like something was left between the pages; I definitely have to read it again to be able to give a clear opinion about this book. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      May 9, 2020

      A must-read for everyone. (Translated from Spanish)