George Moore by Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf's book, George Moore, is a biography of the Irish novelist and playwright George Moore (1852-1933). It is a comprehensive account of Moore's life and work, from his early years in Ireland to his later years in London. Woolf examines Moore's writing, his relationships with other writers, and his influence on the literary world. She also looks at his personal life, including his marriages, his friendships, and his struggles with depression. Throughout the book, Woolf paints a vivid portrait of Moore as a complex and fascinating figure, and her analysis of his work is both insightful and sympathetic. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Moore's life and work.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1917 · Genre: Biography, Literary Criticism, Fiction · 1,673 words
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The only criticism worth having at present is that which is spoken, not written--spoken over wine-glasses and coffee-cups late at night, flashed out on the spur of the moment by people passing who have not time to finish their sentences, let alone consider the dues of editors or the feelings of friends. About living writers these talker's (it is one of their most engaging peculiarities) are always in violent disagreement.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Virginia Woolf
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Literary Criticism, Fiction, History
- Length: 1,673 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Biography — The book is a biography of George Moore, written by Virginia Woolf.
- Literary Criticism — The book is a critical analysis of George Moore's works, written by Virginia Woolf.
- Fiction — The book contains elements of fiction, as Virginia Woolf uses her own writing style to tell the story of George Moore.
- History — The book contains elements of history, as it provides an account of George Moore's life and works.
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Marital Strife · ashamed · causing · clothes · complex · contemporaries · criticism · degree · delight · dining-room · dramatic · essay