Virginia Woolf's seminal essay, "A Room of One's Own," delves into the historical and societal constraints placed upon women seeking to create art and intellectual work. Based on a series of lectures delivered at women's colleges, Woolf explores the necessity of financial independence and a private space for women to thrive artistically. She famously argues that "a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." This powerful work remains a cornerstone of feminist literary criticism, examining the intertwined relationship between economic freedom, creative expression, and gender inequality, offering profound insights into the challenges faced by female writers throughout history.