Moments of Being
Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1976
240
Essay Collection • Nonfiction
1976
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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Essay Collection • Nonfiction
1976
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