Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf
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About this eBook
| Author | Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941 |
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| Title | Jacob's Room |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Moynihan, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Jacob's Room" by Virginia Woolf is a modernist novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and experiences of the main character, Jacob Flanders, as seen through the eyes of various characters who interact with him throughout his life. It delves into the complexities of identity, relationships, and the influence of societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Betty Flanders, Jacob's mother, as she writes a letter filled with emotional significance while managing her young sons on a beach. Various vignettes showcase the interactions between Betty, her children, and neighbors, hinting at deeper themes of motherhood, loss, and societal roles. Jacob is depicted as a curious and somewhat rebellious child, setting the stage for his development and future experiences. The narrative captures the sense of a bustling, yet personal world against the backdrop of the natural and social environment, presenting a rich tapestry of life and the fleeting moments that shape individual destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Experimental fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5670 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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