A Haunted House and Other Short Stories

Bibliographic Details

• Author: Virginia Woolf
• ISBN-13: 9789365612202
• Pages: 144
• Edition: First Edition (2026)
• Binding: Paperback
• Genre: Fiction > Literary Fiction > Modernist Literature > Short Stories & Psychological Fiction
• Recommended Age Group: 16+ years
• Reading Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 4–6 hours
• Price: ₹199/-

Description

A Haunted House and Other Short Stories is a remarkable collection of Virginia Woolf’s finest short fiction, showcasing the innovative narrative techniques, psychological depth, and lyrical prose that established her as one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. Bringing together eighteen memorable stories, this volume explores the subtle complexities of human consciousness, memory, relationships, identity, and perception through Woolf’s distinctive modernist style.

From the haunting beauty of the title story A Haunted House to celebrated works such as The Mark on the Wall, Kew Gardens, Monday or Tuesday, and The Lady in the Looking-Glass, these stories reveal Woolf’s extraordinary ability to transform ordinary moments into profound literary experiences. Rather than relying on conventional plots, she focuses on fleeting impressions, inner thoughts, emotions, and the hidden dimensions of everyday life, creating narratives that are both intimate and universally resonant.

The collection captures a rich variety of moods and themes, ranging from love, loneliness, and self-discovery to imagination, social observation, and the passage of time. Woolf’s experimentation with language and perspective offers readers a unique glimpse into the evolving possibilities of fiction while highlighting the beauty and complexity of human experience.

Ideal for students of literature, modernist fiction enthusiasts, and readers seeking intellectually engaging stories, A Haunted House and Other Short Stories remains a timeless introduction to Virginia Woolf’s literary genius. This carefully curated collection continues to inspire readers with its elegance, insight, and enduring artistic significance.

Key Features

• Collection of eighteen acclaimed short stories by Virginia Woolf.
• Showcases Woolf’s pioneering modernist writing style.
• Includes A Haunted House, Kew Gardens, and The Mark on the Wall.
• Explores memory, identity, perception, and consciousness.
• Rich psychological and emotional depth throughout.
• Ideal introduction to Woolf’s shorter fiction.
• Valuable for literature and humanities students.
• Features experimental narrative techniques and symbolism.
• Timeless exploration of everyday life and human relationships.
• Essential addition to classic literary fiction collections.

Contents

• A Haunted House
• Monday or Tuesday
• An Unwritten Novel
• The String Quartet
• Kew Gardens
• The Mark on the Wall
• The New Dress
• The Shooting Party
• Lappin and Lapinova
• Solid Objects
• The Lady in the Looking-Glass
• The Duchess and the Jeweller
• Moments of Being
• The Man Who Loved His Kind
• The Searchlight
• The Legacy
• Together and Apart
• A Summing Up

Manufacturer Details

• Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation
• Imprint: Aedha Imprints
• Email: care@aedhaimprints.com
• Address: 4551-16, Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj - 110002
• Published by: AUMRAM Publications
• Publisher Address: C-131, Sector 2, NOIDA, U.P. - 201301
• Publisher Email: care@aumrambooks.com
• For and on behalf of: Anubhav Publishers and Distributors
• Typeset at: DTP Team, Aedha Imprints, Delhi
• Printed in: India
• Year: 2026