{"product_id":"between-the-acts-9781847498908","title":"Between the Acts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eHighly symbolic, and dealing with many of the themes that were most dear to Virginia Woolf, such as the condition of the individual in the current of history, sexual ambiguity and the tension between life and art, Between the Acts was the author's final novel. This edition includes notes and extra material. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alma Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a delightful early summer day, the grounds of Pointz Hall, a country house nestled in a remote village in the heart of England, buzzed with an unusual energy. The local community, filled with anticipation, eagerly worked to finalize preparations for the annual pageant that would take place that evening. Among the diverse attendees were Mr. Oliver, the house's owner, the charming Mrs. Manresa, accompanied by her friend William Dodge, rumored to be homosexual, the troubled married couple Giles and Isa, and the eccentric spinster Miss La Trobe, the pageant's author. This highly symbolic novel, deeply rooted in Virginia Woolf's profound concerns, delved into themes such as the individual's place in the ever-changing historical landscape, sexual ambiguity, and the delicate balance between life and art. \"Between the Acts\" served as the author's final masterpiece, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the potential directions her fiction might have taken. The pageant, with its vibrant performances and captivating storyline, promised to be a memorable event that would captivate the hearts and minds of all present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 129 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781847498908\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Woolf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094360649978,"sku":"9781847498908","price":5.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1666953430605_book.jpg?v=1666984220","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/between-the-acts-9781847498908","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}