The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Volume 4: 1931-1935

During this period of Virginia Woolf's life, she experienced a sense of happiness and calmness, despite the death of many of her close friends and the political situation in Britain. She also enjoyed discovering new places and the contentment of her marriage. The diary reflects the external threat and the tension between her social and writing life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Granta Books

On Whit Monday, the sun blazed, rendering the grass semi-transparent. The atmosphere exuded a sense of space and leisure, and I found myself uttering, both in ecstasy and sobriety, multiple times, "This is happiness." It perplexed me why I should feel calmer and quieter than ever before. This particular volume of Virginia Woolf's diary reflects a slower pace as she concludes her work on "The Waves" and grapples with the structure of her upcoming novel, "The Years." These years were marked by the untimely passing of numerous individuals in her close-knit circle, including her dear friend Lytton Strachey. Woolf also delves into the political landscape of Britain, observing the menacing rise of fascism abroad. The diary serves as a testament to the prevailing external threat and the tension between her social life and her writing pursuits. However, as she embarks on a series of foreign trips alongside her husband, Leonard, she experiences a profound sense of discovery and contentment in exploring new places.

Weight: 922g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783788750