Jacob's Room (1922), Virginia Woolf's third novel, is a groundbreaking work that explores the nuances of identity and experience. The story of Jacob Flanders from childhood until his death on the battlefield is revealed through the viewpoints of the characters, primarily the women in his life. This is a bold and enriching classic of modernist literature.Jacob's Room (1922), Virginia Woolf's third novel, is a groundbreaking work that explores the nuances of identity and experience. The story of Jacob Flanders from childhood until his death on the battlefield is revealed through the viewpoints of the characters, primarily the women in his life. This is a bold and enriching classic of modernist literature.