Virginia Woolf

Author: SUEROESUSANSELLERS
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Publication Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book is part of the Cambridge Literary Guides series, a newly written collection of essays by renowned scholars from the UK and the US. The 12 essays are both individually distinct and interconnected, examining Woolf's works from perspectives such as culture, politics, society, history, linguistics, feminism, psychoanalysis, and more, offering a comprehensive study. The book presents unique and innovative interpretations of all nine of her novels, along with insightful analyses of her letters, diaries, and essays, which are thematically clear and closely tied to the text. The collection also explores Woolf's intellectual development by examining her hatred of censorship, corruption, and social hierarchy, as well as her engagement with various modernist literary movements. It traces the evolution of Woolf studies, particularly since the rise of feminist criticism, and delves into the social and political issues underlying her pursuit of new narrative forms. The book includes a biographical timeline of Woolf at the beginning and a carefully selected bibliography at the end, which provide valuable guidance for readers seeking a deeper understanding of her novels and serve as a significant reference for Woolf scholars.