The Common Reader

Virginia Woolf's collection of essays invites the "common reader" to engage with literary topics in an accessible manner. The first series, originally published in 1925, features essays on notable authors such as Chaucer, Austen, and Eliot, alongside explorations of the Greek language and the nature of modern essays. Woolf articulates her literary philosophy in the introductory and concluding essays, emphasizing the joy of reading for personal enrichment. This reprint captures her insightful reflections on literature and the reading experience.