I started with this book, it’s more of an essay than novel but really eye opening and I think it introduces her work very well
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"A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction".
Although she has written a plethora of books, reading a room of one's own is magical. disclaimer ⚠️ it is an extended essay based on her lectures in 1930's but it open ur mind to so many things and wonderfully written!
Jul 3, 2024
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A Room Of Ones Own is so compelling, if you’ve been on a women’s lit kick it’s this meta analysis of female genius and the conditions of artists and the social conditions that harm women. And Orlando is really a queer love letter— I would read Orlando alongside After Sappho.
Apr 18, 2024
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if i had to reread what i alr have, i'd start with the waves (beautiful prose and a good kickstart since it wld motivate me to read the rest, but it IS pretty lengthy), a room of one's own (short and interesting, easy read), to the lighthouse OR mrs dalloway, then
orlando (so so so good and probably my favorite but simultaneously the hardest to read imo)
Jan 14, 2025
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Note to self: stop being your worst critic, you are amazing!!!!
Ins: Self Love
Outs: Self Slander
Apr 19, 2024
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Just write! I’m awful for being overly perfectionist with my work and I have just stopped reading through my writings. I really helps just spur on my creativity and breaks down that perfectionist block in my head. I’ve also heard that writing poems down then instantly burning them works as well for this.
May 26, 2024