A room of ones own quotes virginia woolf

It’s no secret that Virginia Woolf is one of my favorite authors. I use a Virginia Woolf tote bag every day just to prove it! Her fiction works are like poetry on the page and she so richly e…

My parts seem to be at war with each other. The part that loves is dumb with grief. The part of me that will rise up to protect the others- that part feels strong and ready if needed. The part of me that is an analyst- she has her moments too. Clear and focused. Shifting through the mental stacks. Organizing them. Thinking. Trying to make sense of it all. The part of me that is a poet could write half a dozen poems right now. None would sound alike.

Woolf is pointing out the practical barriers that women face in pursuing artistic pursuits, such as writing. In her essay "A Room of One's Own," she discusses how throughout history, women have been denied opportunities for education, financial independence, and personal space due to societal constraints and gender roles. Excited to learn more quotes about 'Room of One’s Own’ by Virginia Woolf? Follow us and visit our website. #author #quotes #books #analysis #bookanalysis

Virginia Woolf literary quote from A Room of One's Own discussing witch, witches, Emily Bronte, feminism. Early 20th Century Literature #Books #literature #literary quotes #femalewriters #writers #BloomsburyGroup #BloomsburySet

Way back in my uni days, I rented a room in an apartment shared by four students. I had the former servant's room - white-washed & high-ceilinged, and I thought it was incredibly romantic. I furnished it sparsely with all things white and vintagey, letters and diaries stashed in an old battered suitcase. I'd close the door and enter a world of my own. By night I'd sit on the wide window ledge, marveling at the starry skies above and listening to the trams taking a bend somewhere below. A…

"A Room of One's Own" ~ Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own [originally published 1929]

Quote of Observation | Virginia Woolf in A Room of One's Own

A couple of months ago I posted an article and slideshow of my artwork depicting classic authors who've inspired me and countless others with a passion for the written word. It was quickly and correctly brought to my attention that my homage was a bit lopsided.