A Room of One's Own

This book originated from a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge in 1928 and is a seminal work of feminist thought. Woolf argues that women need financial independence and personal space to create art. She explores the challenges faced by female writers, referencing figures like Jane Austen, Aphra Behn, and the Brontë sisters. The text also includes the fictional tale of Judith Shakespeare, illustrating the societal barriers women have faced in pursuing their creative ambitions. It serves as a powerful call for women's freedom in a male-dominated literary world.