Correct option is D
Explanation:
Virginia Woolf's collection of autobiographical essays, particularly in Moments of Being, includes essays like "A Sketch of the Past" and "Am I a Snob". These writings explore Woolf’s memories, introspections, and reflections on her life and society. "A Sketch of the Past" is a detailed account of her early childhood memories, while "Am I a Snob" critiques class distinctions and social perceptions.
Information Booster:
Moments of Being is a posthumously published collection of Woolf's autobiographical writings. The collection was first found in the papers of her husband, used by Quentin Bell in his biography of Virginia Woolf, published in 1972.The title for the collection was chosen by its original editor, Jeanne Schulkind, based on a passage from "A Sketch of the Past". As described by Woolf, 'moments of being' are moments in which an individual experiences a sense of reality, in contrast to the states of 'non-being' that dominate most of an individual's conscious life, in which they are separated from reality by a protective covering. Moments of being could be a result of instances of shock, discovery, or revelation.
It contains five essays, with "A Sketch of the Past" being the most extensive.
Themes include memory, identity, class, and the interplay of personal experiences with broader societal contexts.
Woolf’s concept of “moments of being” captures significant instances of heightened awareness.
These essays showcase her literary brilliance in intertwining personal recollections with philosophical musings.
Other Notable Works in the Collection:
"22 Hyde Park Gate" (a reflection on her family home).
"Old Bloomsbury" (detailing the Bloomsbury Group's influence on her).
"Reminiscences" (1907)