Waves

Book Details

• Publisher: Penguin

• Author: Virginia Woolf

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780141182711

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 288

• Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.8 inches

About the Book:

The Waves by Virginia Woolf is a highly innovative and modernist work that stands out in her literary oeuvre. Published in 1931, the novel traces the lives of a group of friends from their childhood to middle age, offering a profound exploration of their inner worlds. The story is not just about the events of their lives—such as their social triumphs and individual failures—but is equally concerned with the inner life of each character, conveying their hopes, regrets, aspirations, and sense of both unity and isolation.

What sets The Waves apart from Woolf's other works is its poetic and lyrical language, which goes beyond traditional narrative techniques to express the emotional and intellectual depth of its characters. Each chapter presents the character’s internal monologue, and these reflections are often interwoven with the rhythms and imagery of the natural world, adding a rich texture to the storytelling.

This novel is a rich reflection on the relationship between past and present, the passage of time, and the meaning of life, making it a significant contribution to 20th-century modernist literature. Woolf’s portrayal of her characters, especially their personal and emotional struggles, continues to resonate with readers today.

About the Author:
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a pioneering British modernist and one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Her work, including masterpieces like Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and A Room of One’s Own, explored themes of time, memory, and gender. Woolf was central to the Bloomsbury Group, a collective of intellectuals and artists, and is widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures in feminist and modernist thought. Despite her profound success as a writer, Woolf struggled with mental health issues and tragically ended her life in 1941.