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Between the acts

Book • 1941
Between the Acts is Virginia Woolf's final novel, published posthumously in 1941.

It takes place in June 1939 at Pointz Hall, where a village pageant celebrating English history is being performed.

The novel delves into the lives and thoughts of the characters, exploring themes of tradition, modernity, and the power of art amidst the looming threat of war.

Through its lyrical prose and inventive narrative style, Woolf reflects on the passage of time and the cyclical nature of history.

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