Moments of Being

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of autobiographical essays that were published posthumously.
• The essays in the book cover various periods of Virginia Woolf's life and provide a unique insight into her inner world and creative process.
• One of the essays, «A Sketch of the Past», is considered one of Woolf's most important autobiographical texts, where she reflects on her childhood and its influence on her life and work.
• In the essays, Woolf explores the concept of «moments of being», which she describes as moments of acute awareness of reality, leaving a deep imprint on her memory.
• The book also contains essays in which Woolf shares her views on family, friendship, and society, offering readers a more complete understanding of her as a person and writer.