Between the Acts (eBook)

Virginia Woolf (Autor)

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2023
400 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776818-0 (EAN)

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Virginia Woolf's "Between the Acts" is a beautifully crafted novel that intertwines the mundane and the profound within the fabric of a rural English village on the eve of World War II. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a theatrical play performed by the villagers, serving as both a literal and metaphorical exploration of time, identity, and the transient nature of human experience. Woolf's signature stream-of-consciousness style is evident as she deftly navigates the inner thoughts and emotions of her characters, revealing the intricate webs of their relationships and societal roles against the backdrop of a changing world. Woolf, a central figure in modernist literature, drew inspiration from her own experiences and the socio-political landscape of her time. Having faced personal tragedies and the constraints of gender, her works often reflect a deep exploration of consciousness and identity. "Between the Acts," published posthumously in 1941, encapsulates her preoccupation with the boundaries of narrative and the call for artistic expression in times of crisis, emphasizing the importance of memory and the resilience of the human spirit. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound and lyrical exploration of life's ephemerality. Woolf's rich prose and astute observations invite readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of human emotions, making it a poignant reflection on art and existence that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences.

Autor

Virginia Woolf is regarded as one of the seminal figures in modernist literature of the early 20th century, with her work pioneering narrative styles that captured the complexities of human consciousness. Born Adeline Virginia Stephen on January 25, 1882, in London, England, she was an integral member of the Bloomsbury Group, an assemblage of intellectuals, artists, and writers. Her essays, novels, and reviews demonstrate her deep engagement with feminist themes, personal struggles, and innovative literary techniques. Woolf's narrative style can be characterized by her use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device, and the probing psychological depth she employed to examine her characters' inner lives. 'Between the Acts' (1941), one of her later novels, meditates on the intricate interplay between individual consciousness and communal identity, set against the backdrop of an English country pageant. As with many of Woolf's works, the novel is not driven by a conventional plot but rather by the interweaving of internal monologues and rich symbolism that reflects the teetering edge of Britain on the brink of World War II. Virginia Woolf's contributions to the literary world extend beyond her own publications, as she also ran the Hogarth Press with her husband Leonard Woolf, fostering the careers of many other influential writers. Woolf's tragic death in 1941, by suicide, has not diminished the lasting impact of her extensive oeuvre upon the literary landscape.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 20th century women authors • Bloomsbury Group influence • British Literature Classics • Brontë • Collective introspection • Dostoyewski • Emily Dickinson • English novelists • English village dynamics • existential threat • female perspective • Feminist literature • gloria steinem • historical context • Historical context reflection • human relationships • Identity Exploration • Jane Austen • Kafka • Lean in • Literary modernism • Literary symbolism • Maya Angelou • Metafictional exploration • Modernist fiction • Modernist Literature • Modernist narrative style • Philosophical Narrative • post-WWI fiction • psychological depth • psychological fiction • stream-of-consciousness • Stream of Consciousness • Sylvia Plath • T. S. Eliot • village play • War's shadow • Woolf literary fiction • World War II