“That was the strange thing, that one did not know where one was going, or what one wanted, and followed blindly, suffering so much in secret, always unprepared and amazed and knowing nothing; but one thing led to another and by degrees something had formed itself out of nothing, and so one reached at last this calm, this certainty, and it was this process that people called living.”
The Voyage Out is the first novel by Virginia Woolf, published in 1915. The story follows Rachel Vinrace, a young woman who embarks on a sea voyage from England to a fictional South American country. The journey serves as a backdrop for her exploration of personal identity, relationships, and the constraints of Edwardian society. The narrative delves into themes of introspection, the nature of consciousness, and the challenges of female autonomy, set against the evolving social norms of the early 20th century. more
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
“It's just as you say, meeting are up to fate. But everything after is all up to you. #Rinko”
“They can't explain it. But that doesn't make it any less real.”