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Jacob's Room

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By Virginia Woolf
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Jacob's Room, written by Virginia Woolf, offers a layered narrative that explores the life of a young man named Jacob Flanders. The story is set against a backdrop of early 20th-century England and navigates his experiences from childhood through his adult years. Through fragmented and impressionistic storytelling, Woolf delves into themes of identity, memory, and the elusive nature of human understanding, painting a vivid picture of Jacob's world and the impact he has on those around him.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate introspective narratives that delve into the complexities of human consciousness and emotions. Its unique stream-of-consciousness style offers a rich, lyrical experience that explores the fleeting nature of time and memory. It is perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories that reflect on the intricacies of personal identity and relationships.

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Jacob's Room

An extraordinary departure from traditional forms of the novel, Jacob's Room is both an elegiac and experimental tale told in pieces and fragments, and one of Virginia Woolf 's most poignant stories.

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From his childhood on the wild, windswept shores of Cornwall and his college days at Cambridge to his life as a lawyer in London and a fateful journey to the Mediterranean, Jacob Flanders’s story is told by the women in his life, whether through his mother’s correspondence, the conversations of a friend, or the thoughts and remembrances of those who love him.

An extraordinary departure from traditional forms of the novel, Jacob's Room is both an elegiac and experimental tale told in pieces and fragments, and a paean to the slaughter and loss of the First World War.

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Jacob's Room is known for its experimental narrative style, where Jacob, the main character, remains elusive yet vividly brought to life through the perspectives of others. Michael Cunningham compares Virginia Woolf's innovative use of language to Jimi Hendrix's guitar mastery, highlighting her unique artistic prowess.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847498366

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

The most famous member of the Bloomsbury Group, Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) was a novelist, essayist and critic. Her writing established her as one of Modernism’s leading exponents, as well as a pioneering feminist. Her most famous works include To the Lighthouse, Orlando and Mrs Dalloway.

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