“It is from the middle class that writers spring, because, it is in the middle class only that the practice of writing is as natural and habitual as hoeing a field or building a house.”
Book:The Common Reader
Quote by Virginia Woolf
Work
The Common Reader
This book delves into the significance of the common reader's perspective and influence on literary appreciation and criticism. 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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