On Being Ill

In «On Being Ill,» Virginia Woolf explores the intricate relationship between illness and consciousness, presenting a poignant meditation on the human experience of sickness. Written with Woolf's characteristic lyrical prose, the essay navigates the often-overlooked emotional and psychological dimensions of being unwell. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century modernism, it reflects her innovative style that blends stream-of-consciousness with rich imagery, examining how illness not only disrupts the body but also alters one's perceptions of the world, art, and selfhood. Woolf's insights into the... Edasi