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Title: Night and Day
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_and_Day_(Woolf_novel)
Credits: Judy Boss and David Widger
Summary: "Night and Day" by Virginia Woolf is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the years of modernist literature's emergence. The story revolves around Katharine Hilbery, an intelligent and contemplative young woman from an esteemed literary family, and her complex interactions with a variety of characters, including the introspective Ralph Denham, who grapples with his own aspirations and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of identity, class, and the constraints of tradition through the lens of Katharine's life and the choices she faces. The opening of "Night and Day" introduces readers to a Sunday tea gathering hosted by Katharine's mother, which sets the stage for an examination of social dynamics and personal relationships. Katharine, though physically present and engaged in serving tea, finds her mind wandering as she reflects on her surroundings and the people around her, including the awkward newcomer Mr. Denham. His arrival disrupts the established tone of the gathering, highlighting the contrast between the older, established guests and the younger generation's struggle for meaning. Their ensuing conversation reveals Denham's criticisms of her privileged upbringing, as well as Katharine's inner conflict over her family's legacy and the societal expectations placed upon her, providing a rich foundation for the themes that Woolf will continue to explore throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941
EBook No.: 1245
Published: Mar 1, 1998
Downloads: 667
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Biographers -- Fiction
Subject: Poets -- Family relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Night and Day
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_and_Day_(Woolf_novel)
Credits: Judy Boss and David Widger
Summary: "Night and Day" by Virginia Woolf is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the years of modernist literature's emergence. The story revolves around Katharine Hilbery, an intelligent and contemplative young woman from an esteemed literary family, and her complex interactions with a variety of characters, including the introspective Ralph Denham, who grapples with his own aspirations and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of identity, class, and the constraints of tradition through the lens of Katharine's life and the choices she faces. The opening of "Night and Day" introduces readers to a Sunday tea gathering hosted by Katharine's mother, which sets the stage for an examination of social dynamics and personal relationships. Katharine, though physically present and engaged in serving tea, finds her mind wandering as she reflects on her surroundings and the people around her, including the awkward newcomer Mr. Denham. His arrival disrupts the established tone of the gathering, highlighting the contrast between the older, established guests and the younger generation's struggle for meaning. Their ensuing conversation reveals Denham's criticisms of her privileged upbringing, as well as Katharine's inner conflict over her family's legacy and the societal expectations placed upon her, providing a rich foundation for the themes that Woolf will continue to explore throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941
EBook No.: 1245
Published: Mar 1, 1998
Downloads: 667
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Biographers -- Fiction
Subject: Poets -- Family relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.