The Common Reader - First Series

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Exploring a range of literary topics, this collection of essays by Virginia Woolf is crafted for the average reader. The first series highlights notable authors such as Chaucer, Austen, and Conrad, while also touching on themes like the Greek language and the modern essay. Woolf's insightful observations make this a must-read for literature enthusiasts. The collection includes essays like "On Not Knowing Greek" and "The Duchess Of Newcastle." This new edition features a biography, celebrating Woolf's significant influence as a modernist writer.