Library of Luminaries: Virginia Woolf

An illustrated biography of the pioneering novelist who explored the inner worlds of her characters.

In masterful works such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf trailblazed a new style of literary fiction in which readers follow a character’s stream of consciousness. Featuring handwritten text paired with beguiling illustrations, this e-book explores Woolf’s personal life and literary development.

Formative events and intimate stories are revealed, including how she was supported—and challenged—in her craft, her struggles with mental illness, and how her great works came to be. With excerpts from Woolf’s own letters, this unique biography offers a vividly detailed portrait of the renowned author.