
Voyage
by J
About This Novel
"The Voyage" is Woolf's first novel. Woolf began writing this novel, originally titled Melymbrosia, in 1910. During the creation period, she suffered from mental illness. After a long period of deliberation and several changes, "The Voyage" was finally officially published in 1915. Many characters in the novel are derived from people around Woolf in real life, including herself. It is worth mentioning that the heroine Rachel Wenleith was twenty-four years old when she appeared, which was exactly the same age as Woolf when she started writing. The Euphrossini, called "her" in the story, seems to be the incarnation of Rachel Wenleith. The voyage from London to Santa Marina Island in South America is not only a journey in space, but also a journey of her own exploration. This inexperienced young woman was educated but grew up in a very traditional and conservative environment. During a journey to a foreign country, she experienced freedom and self, learned about the relationship between men and women, and tasted the taste of love. However, her life came to an abrupt end when it was about to be completed.
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