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Between The Acts

by Stella McNichol, Virginia Woolf, Gillian Beer
Between The Acts - Thryft
Between The Acts - Thryft

English history intertwined with private drama

If you enjoy historical fiction with a touch of social commentary, Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf is a must-read. The pageant scenes provide a unique perspective on English history, while also exploring the formation and scattering of community over time. Woolf's questioning of imperialist assumptions through Miss La Trobe adds an extra layer of depth to this already multi-faceted novel.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Between The Acts

by Stella McNichol, Virginia Woolf, Gillian Beer
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ISBN: 9780141184524
Authors: Stella McNichol, Virginia Woolf, Gillian Beer
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Date of Publication: 2000-08-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 7731 readers)

Description

In Woolf's final novel, villagers present their annual pageant, made up of scenes from the history of England, at a house in the heart of the country as personal dramas simmer.Between the Acts is also a striking evocation of English experience in the months leading up to the Second World War. Through dialogue, humour and the passionate musings of the characters, Virginia Woolf explores how a community is formed (and scattered) over time. The tableau, a series of scenes from English history, and the private dramas that go on between the acts are closely interlinked. Through the figure of Miss La Trobe, author of the pageant, Virginia Woolf questions imperialist assumptions and, at the same time, re-creates the elusive role of the artist.Annotated and with an introduction by Melba Cuddy-Keane.
 

English history intertwined with private drama

If you enjoy historical fiction with a touch of social commentary, Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf is a must-read. The pageant scenes provide a unique perspective on English history, while also exploring the formation and scattering of community over time. Woolf's questioning of imperialist assumptions through Miss La Trobe adds an extra layer of depth to this already multi-faceted novel.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.