{"product_id":"virginia-edna-obrien-9780151937622","title":"Virginia by Edna O'Brien","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdna O'Brien's play, \u003cem\u003eVirginia\u003c\/em\u003e, is a dramatization of the life and relationships of author Virginia Woolf, using dialogue and monologues directly from her writings, letters, and diaries, as well as those of her husband, Leonard, and her lover, Vita Sackville-West.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play contrasts Woolf's different temperaments and relationships, exploring her internal world and struggles with writing, social life, and emotions through scenes featuring her husband and lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolf also breaks the fourth wall to address the audience directly, offering introspective commentary on her life and feelings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on Real Writings: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe play's dialogue is not original to O'Brien, but instead is composed entirely of words from Woolf, Leonard Woolf, and Vita Sackville-West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on Relationships: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe narrative centers on the complex relationship between Woolf, her husband Leonard Woolf, and her lover Vita Sackville-West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Perspective: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe play explores the contrast in temperaments between Woolf and Sackville-West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntrospective Monologues: \u003c\/strong\u003eWoolf delivers introspective monologues directly to the audience, providing insight into her emotions and thoughts, often breaking away from scenes with the other characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores Various Facets of Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e The play touches on a range of topics including moments of despair, jealousy, infatuation, and the challenges of social engagements and writing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674499322171,"sku":"0151937621","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780151937622.jpg?v=1764503307","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/virginia-edna-obrien-9780151937622","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}