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The only volume of short stories Virginia Woolf published during her lifetime,
Monday or Tuesday collects eight tales centring the theme of death, all featuring the masterful writer's characteristic wit and distinctive style.
Monday or Tuesday was first published in 1921 at Woolf's Hogarth Press in Bloomsbury. Now a timeless classic, the collection explores the theme of death through humour, irony, and tenderness. Each unique short story is characterised by Woolf's bold modernist writing style and experimentation.
The short stories featured in this collection are:
- A Haunted House
- A Society
- Monday or Tuesday
- An Unwritten Novel
- The String Quartet
- Blue and Green
- Kew Gardens
- The Mark on the Wall
This Read & Co. Classics edition of
Monday or Tuesday is the perfect volume for newcomers to Woolf's masterful work and would make a lovely edition to any collector's library.
About the author
Virginia Woolf, born in 1882 in London, grew up in a family rich in literary and artistic influence. Her early years were marked by both privilege and personal loss, as she faced family tragedies and mental health struggles. The Bloomsbury Group, her circle of intellectual friends, profoundly shaped her life and work.As a writer, Woolf pioneered modernist techniques like stream-of-consciousness, crafting introspective novels such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse. She often delved into themes of identity, time, and gender, challenging societal norms. Her essay, A Room of One's Own, remains a cornerstone of feminist literature.Despite her influential career, Woolf battled depression throughout her life, ultimately taking her life in 1941. Her legacy endures through her transformative contributions to literature and feminist thought. Today, Woolf is celebrated as one of the 20th century's most impactful literary voices.
