39 pages • 1 hour read
Virginia WoolfFlush: A Biography
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1933A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Flush: A Biography by Virginia Woolf is a novel that portrays the life of Flush, Elizabeth Barrett Browning's beloved spaniel. The narrative explores the dog's experiences and perceptions, intertwining historical details with imaginative insights, shedding light on the life of the famous poet through her pet's eyes.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Virginia Woolf's Flush: A Biography offers a unique blend of fiction and biography, chronicling the life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's dog, Flush. Critics appreciate Woolf's wit and inventive storytelling, yet some find the narrative less compelling compared to her other works. The novel's charm lies in its imaginative perspective and historical context.
Who Should Read Flush: A Biography?
A reader who would enjoy Flush: A Biography by Virginia Woolf appreciates literary biographies, anthropomorphic storytelling, and historical contexts. Fans of Elizabeth Barrett Browning or Woolf's other works like Orlando or Mrs. Dalloway will find this blend of biography and imaginative narrative captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Animals
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Natural World: Animals
Self Discovery