Three Guineas

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the form of an essay and serves as a response to a letter asking the author how to prevent war.
• The work addresses themes of feminism, education, and professional opportunities for women in the context of the interwar period.
• The author uses the metaphor of «three guineas» as a symbol of financial support for various initiatives aimed at improving the status of women in society.
• The book is a continuation of the reflections begun in the essay «A Room of One's Own» and deepens the analysis of the social and economic barriers women face.
• In the work, Woolf criticizes patriarchal power structures and proposes alternative paths to achieving equality and peace.
• The book combines elements of autobiography, social critique, and philosophical reflection, making it unique in Woolf's literary legacy.