The Common Reader: First Series

HarperCollins is proud to present its collection of classic books, including Virginia Woolf's The Common Reader, which discusses the greatest authors of the literary canon with the everyday "common reader" in mind. First published in 1925, the book is a stunning work from one of the most perceptive minds of the twentieth century and continues to nurture the joys of literature and reading to this day.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins is thrilled to showcase its remarkable collection of beloved and essential classics. In the inaugural volume of her critical essays, Virginia Woolf delves into the esteemed authors of the literary canon, including Jane Austen, George Eliot, and Geoffrey Chaucer, while keeping the ordinary and "common reader" in mind. With wit and wisdom, Woolf also revisits classic novels and explores scholarly subjects, ranging from the Greek language to the Modern Essay, and delves into the works of the Brontë sisters, including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Originally published in 1925, The Common Reader stands as a remarkable testament to the profound insights of one of the most discerning minds of the twentieth century. This collection remains a source of immense joy and nourishment for literature and reading enthusiasts to this day.

Weight: 158g
Dimension: 110 x 178 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008542139