Paperback, 224 pages
English language
Published June 5, 2019 by Vintage Classics.
This novel is an extraordinarily poignant evocation of a lost happiness that lives on in the memory. For years now the Ramsays have spent every summer in their holiday home in Scotland, and they expect these summers will go on forever.In this, her most autobiographical novel, Virginia Woolf captures the intensity of childhood longing and delight, and the shifting complexity of adult relationships. From an acute awareness of transcience, she creates an enduring work of art.
È stata una lettura dosata nel tempo; straordinaria per il flusso delle parole. Per me ogni libro della Woolf è una ricerca da prendere con calma. Arrivo alla fine con gioia ma quasi stremata. Non riesco a farne a meno.
I must say I'm not a big fan of Woolf's style but, nevertheless, I think she is able to capture very beautiful images and ideas through her rather unique way of writing.
I'm not sure I'd be down for another one of her books since this type of modernist literature does not sit well with me... (I do own Mrs. Dalloway so never say never...).
This book is a series of narrative paintings, asking the reader to wait patiently and explore instead of guiding them (to the lighthouse). Unfortunately, I found the first half too stodgy to read (although I understand the perceived difficulties) - the second and third sections are brilliant.
