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Moments of Being

Virginia Woolf
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Moments of Being

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1976

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Virginia Woolf

Moments of Being

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1976
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Moments of Being is a 1972 collection of five autobiographical essays by Virginia Woolf, reflecting her philosophy that a good human life progresses flexibly through time. Written at different stages of her life, the essays explore key experiences influencing Woolf as a writer and philosopher, with reflections on childhood, adulthood, and introspective musings on societal norms. This collection contains references to war and personal loss.

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,105 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Moments of Being by Virginia Woolf receives acclaim for its deep introspection and lyrical prose, offering insight into Woolf’s personal reflections and experiences. Readers appreciate the raw and intimate nature of the essays. Some, however, find the fragmented structure challenging. Overall, it’s a profound exploration of consciousness and memory.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Moments of Being?

A reader who revels in introspective, poetic prose and fragmented memoirs will cherish Moments of Being by Virginia Woolf. Fans of To the Lighthouse by Woolf or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou will appreciate its poignant exploration of memory and consciousness.

4.2

3,105 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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