Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid
Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 1940s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid," Virginia Woolf reflects on the psychological and societal impacts of war, especially on women. She contemplates intellectual and emotional strategies to achieve peace, urging individuals to cultivate inner calm and resilience amidst external chaos, and examines the potential of creative and intellectual power to transcend violence and foster harmony.
Contemplative
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Melancholic
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Virginia Woolf's Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid is celebrated for its emotive prose and insightful perspective on the futility of war and its impact on humanity. Readers appreciate its passionate call for peace and equality. However, some find its brevity limiting in depth. Overall, the essay remains a powerful, thought-provoking reflection on human resilience in times of conflict.
Who Should Read Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid?
A reader drawn to Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid would likely appreciate introspective and nuanced essays, similar to Woolf's A Room of One's Own. This audience might also enjoy Orwell's Shooting an Elephant for its reflective prose and commentary on societal issues. They're often engaged with historical contexts and feminist perspectives.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2009
Adult
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