Virginia Woolf had dogs throughout her life, and with each one she shared a unique and profound bond. They were the only beings capable of lifting her from her darkest thoughts, drawing her into the playful rhythms of life. In their company, she found relief from the strain of writing, renewed literary inspiration, and a deep, wholehearted affection.

Woolf! Woolf! explores this extraordinary connection, drawing from the many letters, essays, and stories in which Woolf, directly or indirectly, wrote about her beloved dogs. It tells the story of a special day when the writer’s inner turmoil is gently undone by the lightness and spontaneity of her faithful companions, Grizzle and Pinker — the latter being the inspiration behind her biographical novel Flush.

Inspired by Woolf’s own words, this book offers an intimate glimpse into a lesser-known side of her private life, revealing how her cherished dogs were not only sources of comfort, but essential presences in her emotional and creative world.