Moments of Being is a collection of autobiographical writings by Virginia Woolf, published posthumously in 1976. The book is a compilation of Woolf’s personal essays, diary entries, and letters, which span her life from childhood to her death in 1941. The collection is divided into five sections, each of which focuses on a different period of Woolf’s life. The first section, “Childhood,” covers Woolf’s early years, from her birth in 1882 to her departure from home in 1904. The second section, “Youth,” covers her time at King’s College London and her early writing career. The third section, “Adulthood,” covers her marriage to Leonard Woolf and her work as a novelist and essayist. The fourth section, “Middle Age,” covers her later years, including her struggles with mental illness and her death in 1941. The fifth section, “Legacy,” includes letters from friends and family, as well as Woolf’s own reflections on her life and work. Moments of Being is an intimate look at Woolf’s life and work, offering readers a unique insight into her thoughts and feelings. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Woolf’s life and work.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1928 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Autobiographical Writing, Feminist Literature