“…read Plato in bed before breakfast; read Morris; read Shelley by the hour.” (pg. 33)
Plato is one of the most renowned philosophers of all time. He was a Greek thinker who contributed in laying the foundation of Western philosophy and science. Woolf references this historical figure in order to make a connection with the visionary ideas of Sally and Clarissa who plan to establish their own society. William Morris was an English writer, artist, designer and socialist. Apart from his creative endeavors, Morris wrote several socialist doctrines. Though Sally and Clarissa may have been intrigued by Morris’ decorative work, Woolf references Morris to exploit the radical goals all three share. Percy Bysshe Shelley was an influential English poet and novelist. Shelley, who is considered to be one of the greatest lyric poets of his time, was also said to be an idealist. Woolf includes Shelley because of the similarities between his idealistic views and those of the two women.
"Plato - History for Kids!" Kidipede. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/philosophy/plato.htm
"William Morris - a brief biography." Needlepoint kits from Beth Russell Needlepoint. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. http://www.bethrussellneedlepoint.com/William-Morris.htm
"Percy Bysshe Shelley." Wikipedia. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley
Photo Credit: Plato. Digital image. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://www.bwog.net/uploads/plato_bust.jpg
William Morris. Digital image. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://www.bethrussellneedlepoint.com/WilliamMorris/wmface1.jpg
Percy Bysshe Shelley. Digital image. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/pictures/percy_bysshe_shelley.jpg
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