Flush (Paperback)

Virginia Woolf

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Bibliotech Press, 2025

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Paperback. Virginia Woolf's Flush: A Biography (1933) is an unconventional work that masquerades as the life story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel while subtly dissecting human society through canine eyes. At first glance, the novella appears whimsical-a lighthearted diversion from Woolf's more experimental modernist works like Mrs. Dalloway or To the Lighthouse. Yet beneath its charming surface lies a sharp critique of Victorian class structures, gender roles, and the very nature of biography itself. By adopting the perspective of a dog, Woolf not only parodies traditional life-writing but also challenges the hierarchies that define human relationships.Though Flush is male, his narrative is deeply entwined with feminist themes. As Elizabeth's companion, he inhabits the domestic sphere, a space often associated with female confinement. His loyalty and emotional sensitivity contrast with the patriarchal authority of Mr. Barrett, whose control over the household is absolute. Woolf, ever attuned to the nuances of women's lives, uses Flush's perspective to highlight the silent rebellions within the home. Elizabeth's gradual assertion of independence-first in her secret correspondence with Browning, then in her defiance of her father-is mirrored in Flush's own small acts of resistance, such as snapping at visitors who threaten his mistress.Initially dismissed as a minor work, Flush has since been reevaluated as a clever, multi-layered text that challenges anthropocentrism in literature. Its influence can be seen in contemporary animal narratives that question human dominance, from Art Spiegelman's Maus to Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain. More than just a charming diversion, Flush is a testament to Woolf's ability to find profundity in the seemingly trivial. By elevating a dog's life to the status of biography, she exposes the absurdity of human pretensions while affirming that every being, no matter how small, has a story worth telling. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Titolo
Flush (Paperback)
Autore
Virginia Woolf
Editore
Bibliotech Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798897731916

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