On Being Ill

The subtle complexities of Virginia Woolf's essay On Being Ill continues to resonate for a new generation of readers today. On Being Ill is a valuable book for everybody who wants to connect with illness through art and literature and look at it from different perspectives. Woolf's original essay was first published exactly 100 years ago in 2026. In this collection contemporary authors reflect on this poignant work and elaborate on their own personal experiences.