Dive into the rich tapestry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's life through the eyes of her most cherished companion, Flush, in Virginia Woolf's 'Flush: A Biography'. This unique literary masterpiece blends biography with fiction, detailing the adventures and heartfelt emotions of a spaniel in a human world. From the lush countryside to the bustling streets of London, and the serene landscapes of Italy, Flush's journey is more than a tail-wagging narrative-it's a poignant exploration of love, social class, and the bond between a poet and her pet. Woolf's elegant prose and witty insights will...

She winked quickly. Accidents were awful things. She winked again. The mast was straight; the waves were regular; the lighthouse was upright; but the blot had spread."... nothing for it but to leave," she read."Well, if Jacob doesn't want to play" (the shadow of Archer, her eldest son, fell across the notepaper and looked blue on the sand, and she felt chilly-it was the third of September already), "if Jacob doesn't want to play"-what a horrid blot! It must be getting late."Over there-by the rock," Steele muttered, with his brush between his teeth, squeezing out raw sienna, and keeping his...