To the Lighthouse

By Virginia Woolf

Part of the Wordsworth Classics series

A postponed lighthouse visit unravels family tensions and marital conflicts.

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160 pages· 69,607 words

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On the Isle of Skye, the Ramsay family and their guests face a seemingly trivial delay in visiting a lighthouse. This event becomes a catalyst, revealing deep-seated tensions and shifting allegiances within the family. As the serene Mrs. Ramsay and the tragic Mr. Ramsay navigate their complex marriage, the story delves into the transient nature of life and the evolving class structures post-Great War. Will the lighthouse visit ever happen, or will the family's dynamics change forever? Discover the intricate dance of relationships in this haunting exploration of human emotions.

From the publisher

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Nicola Bradbury, University of Reading. This simple and haunting story captures the transcience of life and its surrounding emotions. To the Lighthouse is the most autobiographical of Virginia Woolf’s novels. It is based on her own early experiences, and while it touches on childhood and children’s perceptions and desires, it is at its most trenchant when exploring adult relationships, marriage and the changing class-structure in the period spanning the Great War.

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