“I want to think quietly, calmly, spaciously, never to be interrupted, never to have to rise from my chair, to slip easily from one thing to another, without any sense of hostility, or obstacle. I want to sink deeper and deeper, away from the surface, with its hard separate facts.”
Quote by Virginia Woolf
Work
The Mark on the Wall and Other Short Fiction
This book is a compilation of short fiction works that delve into a range of topics and storytelling techniques, offering readers a diverse array of literary experiences. 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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