
FAQ About Virginia Woolf

What inspired Virginia Woolf to write 'To the Lighthouse'?
'To the Lighthouse', published in 1927, was inspired by Virginia Woolf's own childhood experiences and her fond memories of summer vacations in St. Ives, Cornwall. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, the passage of time, and the search for meaning. Woolf used the setting of the lighthouse to symbolize aspirations, unattainable goals, and the complex interplay between personal desires and familial obligations. The book is considered one of her finest achievements.