136. To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

Today, Chelsey and Sara explore TO THE LIGHTHOUSE by Virginia Woolf, investigating Woolf’s intention to put “real life” on the page, analyzing her prose and structure, discussing themes and characters, and contextualizing historical references. For a deeper reading and listening experience, check out our episode on A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN and our bonus episode on Patreon all about The Bloomsbury Group. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts about Woolf’s masterpiece.  Order your Novel Pairings University Sweatshirt today! Our shop closes on 11/30.  Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, and join our Patreon community.  Books mentioned: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf (Norton Critical Edition) The Long Form by Kate Briggs Wellness by Nathan Hill Day by Michael Cunningham And Yet by Kate Baer Orbital by Samantha Harvey Shakespeare in Bloomsbury by Marjorie Garber Assembly by Natasha Brown Also mentioned: Maggie Smith’s Substack  

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