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A Room of One's Own
Translated by Basil Al-Masalmeh
Virginia Woolf’s landmark feminist essay—a timeless and brilliant exploration of independence, financial freedom, and the essential conditions for creative expression.
About this book
Based on two lectures given at Cambridge University in 1928, "A Room of One's Own" is one of the most influential feminist essays and literary critiques of the 20th century. In this masterpiece, Virginia Woolf presents her famous assertion: "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." Blending narrative storytelling, sharp irony, and brilliant social commentary, Woolf invents the fictional character of Judith Shakespeare—Shakespeare's equally talented sister—to illustrate how societal restrictions and economic dependency silenced generations of female voices. It remains an inspiring, essential manifesto on autonomy, creative freedom, and self-determination.
Why read it?
Because it is a timeless foundational text that articulates the vital connection between independence, economic stability, and artistic freedom with unparalleled wit and clarity.
Who is it for?
For writers, literature enthusiasts, students of feminist philosophy, and anyone seeking inspiration on personal independence, creativity, and self-empowerment.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789933615802
Page count
149
Age rating
General