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A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf is a pioneering feminist essay that examines the role of women in literature and the obstacles they face in achieving artistic success. Originally delivered as a series of lectures at Cambridge University in 1928, the essay is based on Woolf’s belief that women writers need financial independence and a physical space of their own in order to create meaningful work.

Woolf argues that throughout history, women have been marginalized and excluded from the literary canon, largely due to societal expectations and economic constraints. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, she explores the ways in which women have been limited in their opportunities for intellectual and artistic expression.

Central to Woolf’s argument is the idea that women need both freedom from traditional gender roles and access to the same resources as men in order to thrive as writers. She uses the metaphor of « a room of one’s own » to symbolize the physical and metaphorical space that women need to cultivate their talents and pursue their artistic endeavors.

A Room of One’s Own is not only a powerful critique of patriarchal society but also a call to action for women to claim their place in the literary world. Woolf’s eloquent prose and incisive analysis make this essay a seminal work of feminist literature that continues to resonate with readers today.

• Language: English
• Author: Virginia Woolf
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• ISBN: 9781784870874
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