Jacob's Room

by Virginia Woolf

Overview

Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf is a modernist novel that paints a fragmented, impressionistic portrait of the life of Jacob Flanders. The narrative traces Jacob's journey from his childhood in a seaside village to his adult years as a Cambridge student and eventually to his untimely death in World War I. Through a series of vignettes, Woolf captures the fleeting and often elusive nature of Jacob's existence, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the passage of time. The novel eschews a conventional plot in favor of a mosaic of moments and impressions, with Jacob often observed through the eyes of others. This method of storytelling allows Woolf to explore deeply the inner lives of her characters, revealing the complexities of human consciousness and the intricate web of relationships that shape one's life. Jacob's Room stands as a significant work in Woolf's oeuvre, showcasing her innovative narrative techniques and her profound sensitivity to the ephemeral nature of human experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331464066
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	08/27/2024
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882¿1941) was one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century. An admired literary critic, she authored many essays, letters, journals, and short stories in addition to her groundbreaking novels. Her best-known books include the novels Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando, and the book-length essay A Room of One's Own.

Date of Birth:

January 25, 1882

Date of Death:

March 28, 1941

Place of Birth:

London

Place of Death:

Sussex, England

Education:

Home schooling