Description

The annotated, authorized edition of the renowned authors last novel with commentary by literary critic and Virginia Woolf specialist Melba Cuddy-Keane.

Between the Acts takes place on one summers day at a country house in the heart of England, where the villagers are presenting their annual pageant as World War II looms.

In the garden of Pointz Hall, the Oliver familys country seat, everyone from the village has gathered to present the traditional pageantscenes from the history of England starting with the Middle Ages. As the story of England unfolds, the lives of the villagers also take shape. The past blends with the present and art blends with life in a narrative full of invention and lyricism.

Through her characters passionate musings and private dramas, and through the enigmatic figure of the pageant author, Miss La Trobe, Virginia Woolfs final novel both celebrates and satirizes Englishness. Even so, the coming of war hangs over the whole community, heralding a new act.

This authorized edition from the Virginia Woolf library features:

Biographical Preface

Chronology

Introduction to the text

Extensive notes

Suggestions for further reading

This annotated edition is the perfect companion to more fully understand Between the Acts, its importance in twentieth century literature, and Virginia Woolfs world.

Author: Virginia Woolf, Mark Hussey
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 06/23/2008
Series: Virginia Woolf Library
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780156034739
Language: English