Novelist

Virginia Woolf

Adeline Virginia Woolf is an English writer renowned for her modernist 20th-century works and pioneering use of stream of consciousness.

Virginia Woolf
Age
59
Birth Date
January 25, 1882
Death Date
3/28/1941
Life Range
(1882-1941)
Zodiac
Aquarius
Born
England
Height
5′ 7″

About

Virginia Woolf was an English writer and novelist who is considered to be one of the foremost figures of literary modernism. She wrote a number of well-known novels, including "Mrs. Dalloway", "To the Lighthouse", and "A Room of One's Own". Woolf is known for her revolutionary use of stream of consciousness narrative and her strong feminist commentary.

Virginia Woolf Timeline

1882
Virginia Woolf is Born
On January 25, 1882, Virginia Woolf was born in London, England to Leslie Stephen and Julia Jackson Stephen.
1904
Publishes First Novel
Virginia Woolf publishes her first novel, The Voyage Out, which is a critically acclaimed success.
1915
The Voyage Out Reissued
The Voyage Out is reissued with significant revisions, including the addition of the character Mrs. Dalloway.
1922
Publishes Jacob's Room
Virginia Woolf publishes her third novel, Jacob's Room, which is praised by critics for its innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narrative.
1925
Mrs. Dalloway Publishes
Virginia Woolf publishes her most famous novel, Mrs. Dalloway, which is considered to be a modernist classic.
1941
Commits Suicide
On March 28, 1941, Virginia Woolf commits suicide by drowning herself in a river near her home in Sussex, England.
1977
The Death of the Moth Published Posthumously
The Death of the Moth and Other Essays is published posthumously, giving readers one last look into the mind of Virginia Woolf.

5 Interesting Facts about Virginia Woolf

1.

She was Bisexual

Virginia Woolf was bisexual and had relationships with both men and women, including Vita Sackville-West.

2.

Wrote Under a Pseudonym

Virginia Woolf wrote under the pseudonym of Victoria Lucas in order to protect her identity.

3.

Suffered From Mental Illness

Virginia Woolf suffered from mental illness throughout her life and attempted suicide multiple times.

4.

Pioneered Stream of Consciousness Writing

Virginia Woolf pioneered the use of stream of consciousness writing in her works, which allowed readers to experience the thoughts and feelings of characters in great detail.

5.

Founded Hogarth Press

Together with her husband, Leonard Woolf, Virginia founded the Hogarth Press in 1917 which published some of her most famous novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Virginia Woolf, an iconic English novelist, was born on January 25, 1882 and died on March 28, 1941 at the age of 59. Her works are among the most influential literary pieces of her period, and she is best known for her groundbreaking novels such as 'Mrs. Dalloway' and 'To the Lighthouse'.