Flush, A Biography by Virginia Woolf
Flush: A Biography is a novel by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1933. It is a fictional biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's pet spaniel, Flush. The novel follows Flush's life from his puppyhood in the country to his time in London with the Brownings. It is told from Flush's point of view, and Woolf uses the novel to explore the relationship between humans and animals, as well as the nature of love and loyalty. The novel is divided into three parts. In the first part, Flush is taken from his home in the country and brought to London to live with the Brownings. He is initially confused and overwhelmed by the city, but gradually adjusts to his new life. In the second part, Flush accompanies the Brownings on their travels, and experiences a variety of adventures. He also meets a variety of people, including the poet Robert Browning, who becomes a close friend. In the third part, Flush returns to London and is reunited with the Brownings. He is now an old dog, and his health is failing. He reflects on his life and the love he has experienced. The novel ends with Flush's death, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning's grief. Woolf uses the novel to explore the themes of love, loyalty, and mortality.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1933 · Genre: Biography, Modernist Literature, Fiction · 6 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Three Mile Cross
- Chapter 2: The Back Bedroom
- Chapter 3: The Hooded Man
- Chapter 4: Whitechapel
- Chapter 5: Italy
- Chapter 6: The End