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On Being Ill
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In This Poignant And Humorous Work, Virginia Woolf Observes That Though Illness Is Part Of Every Human Beings Experience, It Has Never Been The Subject Of Literaturelike The More Acceptable Subjects Of War And Love. We Cannot Quote Shakespeare To Describe A Headache. We Must, Woolf Says, Invent Language To Describe Pain. And Though Illness Enhances Our Perceptions, She Observes That It Reduces Selfconsciousness; It Is The Great Confessional. Woolf Discusses The Cultural Taboos Associated With Illness And Explores How Illness Changes The Way We Read. Poems Clarify And Astonish, Shakespeare Exudes New Brilliance, And So Does Melodramatic Fiction!On Being Ill Was Published As An Individual Volume By Hogarth Press In 1930. While Other Woolf Essays, Such As A Room Of Ones Own And Three Guineas, Were First Published By Hogarth As Individual Volumes And Have Since Been Widely Available, On Being Ill Has Been Overlooked. The Paris Press Edition Features Original Cover Art By Woolfs Sister, The Painter Vanessa Bell. Hermione Lees Introduction Discusses This Extraordinary Work, And Explores Woolfs Revelations About Poetry, Language, And Illness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Being Ill' by Virginia Woolf? A: The main theme of 'On Being Ill' is the exploration of illness as a universal human experience that has been largely overlooked in literature. Woolf discusses how illness affects perception and self-consciousness, and the need for new language to articulate pain.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Being Ill'? A: The author of 'On Being Ill' is Virginia Woolf, a prominent British writer known for her modernist literature and essays.
- Q: When was 'On Being Ill' published? A: 'On Being Ill' was published as an individual volume by Hogarth Press on October 1, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does 'On Being Ill' have? A: 'On Being Ill' comes in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'On Being Ill'? A: 'On Being Ill' contains a total of 64 pages.
- Q: Is there an introduction in 'On Being Ill'? A: Yes, the Paris Press edition of 'On Being Ill' features an introduction by Hermione Lee that discusses Woolf's insights on poetry, language, and the experience of illness.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'On Being Ill' special? A: This edition of 'On Being Ill' is special because it includes original cover art by Vanessa Bell, who was Virginia Woolf's sister, and it brings attention to an often-overlooked work of Woolf.
- Q: Does 'On Being Ill' address cultural taboos related to illness? A: Yes, Woolf addresses the cultural taboos associated with illness and examines how these taboos influence the way literature has treated the subject of illness.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'On Being Ill'? A: The title 'On Being Ill' signifies Woolf's focus on the personal and societal implications of illness, emphasizing that it is a vital aspect of human life deserving of literary exploration.
- Q: Can 'On Being Ill' be useful for writers and poets? A: 'On Being Ill' can be particularly useful for writers and poets as it provides insights into expressing pain and the transformative experience of illness, thereby enriching their understanding of language and creativity.