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What did Virginia Woolf suffer from?

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It later became understood that Virginia Woolf was manic-depressive throughout most of her life. “Manic-depressive illness is a recurrent illness. From 85 to 95 percent of patients who have an initial manic episode suffer recurrences of either depression or mania” (Caramagno 36).


In this regard, what did Virginia Woolf die from?

Suicide

Likewise, was Virginia Woolf a schizophrenic? Answer and Explanation: Modern mental health professionals believe that Virginia Woolf most likely suffered from bipolar disorder, not schizophrenia.

In this regard, what is Virginia Woolf most famous for?

She was best known for her novels, especially Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927). She also wrote pioneering essays on artistic theory, literary history, women's writing, and the politics of power.

What nationality was Virginia Woolf?

English British

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  2. Observe strangers.
  3. Eavesdrop.
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Who was Virginia Woolf married to?

Leonard Woolf
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When was a room of one's own written?

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Why is to the lighthouse a classic?

To The Lighthouse is a classic also because of its perfecting of the 'stream of consciousness' or the 'interior monlogue' technique, giving birth to the modern psychological novel in a big way. Narrative perspective is another area where Woolf experiments with multiple and shifting points of view.

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