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Quote by Virginia Woolf

“I must be able to say, 'Percival, a ridiculous name'. At the same time let me tell you, men and women, hurrying to the tube station, you would have had to respect him. You would have had to form up and follow behind him. How strange to oar one's way through crowds seeing life through hollow eyes, burning eyes.”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Work

This book is a profound exploration of human consciousness and the nature of reality, narrated through the eyes of six friends who grow up together and experience the complexities of life. 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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