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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

To the Lighthouse

by Virginia Woolf
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1927242 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1927. The Ramsay family and their guests visit their summer home in the Scottish Hebrides across two visits separated by ten years and the Great War. Woolf's lyrical meditation on time, loss, and art is structured around the simple plan to visit the lighthouse—a journey repeatedly deferred. It is widely regarded as her finest novel. Themes of time, loss, art run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1927.

Book Details

AuthorVirginia Woolf
Published1927
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages242
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780156907399
Editorial Score66/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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192760
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About the Author
Virginia Woolf
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To the Lighthouse about?

The Ramsay family and their guests visit their summer home in the Scottish Hebrides across two visits separated by ten years and the Great War. Woolf's lyrical meditation on time, loss, and art is structured around the simple plan to visit the lighthouse—a journey repeatedly deferred. It is widely regarded as her finest novel.

Who wrote To the Lighthouse?

To the Lighthouse was written by Virginia Woolf, from United Kingdom. First published in 1927.

What awards has To the Lighthouse won?

To the Lighthouse has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1927.

Is To the Lighthouse worth reading?

To the Lighthouse is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in time, loss, art.

Where can I buy To the Lighthouse?

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What category is To the Lighthouse?

To the Lighthouse is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is To the Lighthouse from?

To the Lighthouse originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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