“My own brain is to me the most unaccountable of machinery - always buzzing, humming, soaring roaring diving, and then buried in mud. And why? What's this passion for?”
Quote by Virginia Woolf
Work
The Letters of Virginia Woolf: 1932-1935
This volume presents a selection of letters written by Virginia Woolf over a three-year period, providing a glimpse into her thoughts, experiences, and relationships during a significant era in her life and literary career. more
Author
Virginia Woolf
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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