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Philosophy· United Kingdom

A Room of One's Own

by Virginia Woolf
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1929143 pagesEnglish
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A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a landmark work of philosophy, first published in 1929. Woolf argues that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction—and traces the reasons why women have been excluded from literary history. One of the great essays in English. Themes of feminism, writing, money run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1929.

Book Details

AuthorVirginia Woolf
Published1929
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages143
Category🧠 Philosophy
ISBN9780156787338
Editorial Score40/100
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ALA Notable Books
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192910
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Room of One's Own about?

Woolf argues that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction—and traces the reasons why women have been excluded from literary history. One of the great essays in English.

Who wrote A Room of One's Own?

A Room of One's Own was written by Virginia Woolf, from United Kingdom. First published in 1929.

What awards has A Room of One's Own won?

A Room of One's Own has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1929.

Is A Room of One's Own worth reading?

A Room of One's Own is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in feminism, writing, money.

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What category is A Room of One's Own?

A Room of One's Own is classified as Philosophy. Works examining fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.

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