num_pages: 190
description: In Woolf's final novel, villagers present their annual pageant, made up of scenes from the history of England, at a house in the heart of the country as personal dramas simmer.Between the Acts is also a striking evocation of English experience in the months leading up to the Second World War. Through dialogue, humour and the passionate musings of the characters, Virginia Woolf explores how a community is formed (and scattered) over time. The tableau, a series of scenes from English history, and the private dramas that go on between the acts are closely interlinked. Through the figure of Miss La Trobe, author of the pageant, Virginia Woolf questions imperialist assumptions and, at the same time, re-creates the elusive role of the artist.Annotated and with an introduction by Melba Cuddy-Keane.
language: English
title: Between the Acts
titlecomplete: Between the Acts
characters: Mrs. Swithin, Mrs. Manresa, Mr. Oliver, Miss La Trobe
genres: Fiction, 20th Century, Classics, English Literature, British Literature, Modern Classics, Literary Fiction, Female Authors, Literature, Novels
ratings_count: 7560
publisher: Penguin Classic