Flush

Historical Context and Significance

Virginia Woolf's «Flush» is a biographical novel that tells the story of a dog named Flush, owned by the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The book is unique in its combination of biography, fiction, and social critique. Woolf uses Flush's story to explore themes of class differences, freedom and constraint, and the role of animals in human life. «Flush» also exemplifies Woolf's experimentation with form and genre, making it an important part of her literary legacy. The book's cultural impact lies in its ability to expand the boundaries of the biographical genre and offer a new perspective on the relationships between people and their pets.