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“At any rate, when a subject is highly controversial-and any question about sex is that-one cannot hope to tell the truth. One can only show how one came to hold whatever opinion one does hold.”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Book:A Room of One's Own (Annotated)

Work

A Room of One's Own (Annotated)

A Room of One's Own is a seminal essay by Virginia Woolf that delves into the historical and cultural constraints faced by women. The annotated edition provides readers with additional insights and scholarly analysis, enhancing the understanding of Woolf's arguments and the context of her work. more

Author

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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