A Room of One's Own

A collectible Penguin Vitae hardcover edition of Virginia Woolf’s seminal work, A Room of One's Own, a pioneering piece of feminist literature. This extended essay, originally delivered as a series of lectures in 1928, explores the historical and societal limitations placed upon women. Woolf argues that for a woman to create art and make her mark on the world, she must have both a literal and figurative "room of one's own"—financial independence and a private creative space.

Key Themes and Features

• Feminist Classic: Considers the historical and material constraints on women's artistic expression.
• "Shakespeare's Sister": Includes the famous thought experiment about a fictional sister of William Shakespeare to illustrate lost female genius.
• New Introduction: Features a new preface by Xochitl Gonzalez, Pulitzer Prize finalist and acclaimed author.
• Collectible Edition: Part of the Penguin Vitae series, known for its high-quality hardcover designs.

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) was a prominent English writer and a key figure in the modernist movement of the 20th century. Her notable works include Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando.

About the Introducer

Xochitl Gonzalez is a celebrated author, known for her bestselling novels Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de Monte Laughs Last. She was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2023.