The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf

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Author Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941
Title The Voyage Out
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Judith Boss and David Widger
Summary "The Voyage Out" by Virginia Woolf is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the experiences of young Rachel Vinrace as she embarks on a journey to South America on a family-owned ship, the "Euphrosyne", accompanied by her uncle and aunt. The narrative explores themes of identity, emotional turmoil, and the constraints placed on women within society, while also delving into the interpersonal dynamics of the characters surrounding Rachel. The opening of the novel introduces the Ambrose couple—Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose—navigating through the bustling streets of London, where Mrs. Ambrose's sorrow casts a shadow over their interactions. After a brief glimpse into their emotional struggles, the couple boards the "Euphrosyne", transitioning from the mundanity of London to the promise of adventure. As the ship sets off into the open sea, Rachel, introduced as an interesting yet somewhat isolated character, awaits her uncle and aunt nervously. As her journey begins, the vivid description of the ship and its occupants sets the stage for explorations of their inner lives and relationships, particularly highlighting Rachel's sense of self and the expectations imposed upon her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Ocean travel -- Fiction
Subject Women travelers -- Fiction
Subject British -- South America -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 144
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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