A WRITER'S DIARY: Events Recorded from 1918-1941

Although I have the paperback copy of this I bought the kindle version because I prefer reading on an ereader, the light in my house isn't great, so a copy for my paperwhite 2 was called for, and I couldn't resist the price.This book is for anyone who is interested in writing, V. Woolf, or journalling, or all three as it gives little insights into her books and her writing. You'll probably start keeping a journal after reading this.If only Mr Woolf hadn't edited it so much, leaving only those parts most related to her writing and thoughts about writing. I would love to read the parts of her journal which he destroyed which cover more of her personal life. I did once get a book of her letters from the library and found those extremely revealling.If you're interested in her writing and her methods, this is for you.

This is the shorter version edited by Leonard Woolf after the writer's death but it still gives a great insight into how she worked and what inspired her books. She was something of a workaholic and during her well periods she kept up quite a strict daily writing routine and she often planned her writing a year ahead. She was very focused and ambitious and she always strove to push the boundaries of modern literature

I like it anyway, but not read it yet, wait for the holiday to come....:))

such a fabulous book. It's sad so much is left out that would make certain events make a lot more sense. But highly recommended.

An interesting read that gives revealing insights on Mrs Woolf's methodology and approach to creative writing, and also hints at the difficulties that her mental health imposed on her. A 'must have' for any Virginia Woolf admirer.

an exhausting reading having to hold the book for so long as it is not an easy read and when you have read you wonder why you bothered. There is no life there and really my dears what can on do with the servants

Completely different than exoected. In fact more like the way I tend to maintain diary entries, now and again and covering the whole spectrum of experience.

Beautiful writing allowing a glimpse into an intelligent , perceptive and troubled mind.

This is an eye opener, like a behind the scenes story about how she wrote her novels, what she thought about people and her acute perceptions and evaluations of others. Insightful and worth the time.

Ce journal intime se lit à bâtons rompus au point que les humeurs de l'écrivain interpénètrent les soubresauts de l'histoire à moins que ce soit l'inverse dans une forme de trivialité qui relativise la portée de l'Histoire comme si les protagonistes n'avaient aucune prise sur les événements et les minimisaient. Les faits les plus anodins emplissent le temps calendaire sous l'éclairage des bombes de la blitzkrieg et l'on effeuille l'éphéméride du temps qui passe avec une délectation sans frein.

Bellissimo libro, anche la copertina molto piacevole (che non guasta mai), tutto in ottime condizioni e arrivato rapidamente. L'ho acquistato per la tesi triennale su Virginia

All is good. 😆

The book print was disappointing. i was expecting better quality