Peace in an Air Raid is a collection of essays by Virginia Woolf, published in 1940. The essays explore the effects of war on the human psyche, and Woolf's own experiences of living through the Blitz in London. Woolf examines the psychological effects of war on individuals, and how it can lead to a sense of alienation and despair. She also looks at the ways in which people cope with the fear and uncertainty of war, and how they can find solace in the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit. Woolf's writing is both poetic and powerful, and her insights into the human condition are timeless. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the effects of war on the human psyche.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1940 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction