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“loveliness is infernally sad.”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated) is a meticulously curated collection that brings together the entire body of work by the celebrated author. This collection encompasses her novels, short stories, essays, and other writings, each accompanied by illustrative imagery that enhances the reader's experience. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in exploring the depth and breadth of Woolf's literary contributions. more

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British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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“every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind is written large in his works, yet we require critics to explain the one and biographers to expound the other. That time hangs heavy on people's hands is the only explanation of the monstrous growth.”

People Mind Soul Hands Growth Secret Quality Written Critics Heavy Explanation Monstrous Biographers

Book:Selected Works of Virginia Woolf

Source: Selected Works of Virginia Woolf

“letters are venerable; and the telephone valiant, for the journey is a lonely one, and if bound together by notes and telephones we went in company, perhaps - who knows? - we might talk by the way.”

Ifs Knows Way Might Together Company Journey Communication Lonely Letters Notes Bounds Telephones Valiant

Book:Selected Works of Virginia Woolf

Source: Selected Works of Virginia Woolf

“old emotions like old families have intermarried and have many connections.”

Emotion Connections

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

“All extremes are dangerous.”

Dangerous Extremes Moderation

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

“Let it be fact, one feels, or let it be fiction; the imagination will not serve under two masters simultaneously.”

Feels Two Facts Imagination Fiction Masters Nonfiction Two Masters

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

“The proper stuff of fiction' does not exist; everything is the proper stuff of fiction, every feeling, every thought; every quality of brain and spirit is drawn upon; no perception comes amiss.”

Doe Feelings Spirit Stuff Brain Fiction Quality Perception

Book:Selected essays

Source: Selected essays

“As a creator of character his peculiarity is that he creates wherever his eyes rest ... With such a power at his command Dickens made his books blaze up, not by tightening the plot or sharpening the wit, but by throwing another handful of people upon the fire.”

People Made Book Character Eye Fire Creator Wit Command His Eyes Plot Throwing Handful Dickens Sharpening

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

“I don't think there is a single social issue I haven't spoken on.”

Thinking Social Issues Havens Social Issues

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“The profound difference that divides the human race is a question of bait - whether to fish with worms or not.”

Humans Differences Race Profound Fishes Human Race Fishing Divides Worms Bait

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

“fishing teaches a stern morality; inculcates a remorseless honesty.”

Teach Honesty Morality Fishing Remorseless

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated)