Read Melymbrosia A Novel Virginia Woolf Louise A Desalvo 9781573441483 Books

Product details Hardcover 280 pages Publisher Cleis Press; 1 edition (June 13, 2002) Language English ISBN-10 9781573441483 ISBN-13 978-1573441483 ASIN 1573441481

Melymbrosia A Novel Virginia Woolf Louise A Desalvo 9781573441483 Books Reviews

• Having just skimming the surface, it drew me in immediately, can't wait to delve into it completely. Just reading the intro, I've acquired an education!
• This is an excellent addition to one's Woolf collection. I'm not certain if I would read it before reading her published works, but certainly afterwards, as it will add a lot of dimensions and insight to what you already know.
• Woolf's first novel "Melymbrosia" was completed in 1912, but wasn't published until 1915 under the title "The Voyage Out". Louise DeSalvo has pieced together this first manuscript to offer the public a glimpse into the early creative mind of Woolf. Following the same basic plot as "The Voyage Out" (a young woman's journey to sexual and emotional awakening), "Melymbrosia" is much more frank in its portrayal of politics and sexuality (including homosexuality). Another difference is the raw and unpolished feel that this early draft contains. DeSalvo chose to retain some of Woolf's errors in this version, and while this doesn't necessarily detract from the story, it does make the reader wonder about their inclusion. "Melymbrosia" is a fascinating and powerful look into Virginia Woolf's early writing and life that conveys the passions she felt for all aspects of life, which she felt she needed to mute to some degrees in order to gain acceptance.