Jacob's Room

Summary

«Jacob's Room» is a novel by Virginia Woolf that delves into the life and inner world of Jacob Flanders. The book begins with his childhood in Cornwall, then follows his studies at Cambridge and adult life in London. Jacob is a young man searching for meaning and his place in the world. Through his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, Woolf reveals his inner struggles and reflections. The novel ends tragically: Jacob dies in the war, leaving behind an empty room, symbolizing his absence and loss.