“Brooding, she changed the pool into the sea, and made the minnows into sharks and whales, and cast vast clouds over this tiny world by holding her hand against the sun, and so brought darkness and desolation, like God himself, to millions of ignorant and innocent creatures, and then took her hand away suddenly and let the sun stream down.”
A classic work of modernist literature, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the internal struggles of its characters through the lens of a family's summer vacation at a lighthouse. 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
“Grammar is...the pole you grab to get your thoughts up on their feet and walking.”
“I'm not bossy - I just happen to be more capable than most everyone else.”
“I want so much that is not here and do not know where to go.”
“I'll use the knives for spreading jam, and the gas to warm my greying love.”