Virginia Woolf at Monk's house, 1942, - Wikimedia Commons/UnknownCAIRO – 25 January 2018: January 25 marks the 136th anniversary of the birth of acclaimed English author Virginia Woolf. A pioneer of early feminist writing, she is also responsible for helping cement the 'stream of consciousness' as a valid form of writing.Born in 1882 as Virginia Stephen, Woolf came from a rich and privileged Victorian family. By the time her father died in 1904, Woolf had a full mental breakdown. This hilarious prank also brought Virginia closer to fellow writer Leonard Woolf; they married on 1912.Her first published novel would be released after several years in the making as “The Voyage Out” on 1915. It brought Woolf instant critical attention, particularly for its dreamlike nature and refusal to provide certainty.

Source: Egypt Today January 25, 2018 15:11 UTC