The Complete Common Reader: First & Second Series (1925 & 1935) (eBook)

Virginia Woolf (Autor)

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2023
350 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776822-7 (EAN)

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Virginia Woolf's "The Complete Common Reader: First & Second Series" is a remarkable compendium of literary essays that reflect her profound insights into literature and its role in society. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and critical analysis, Woolf examines a diverse range of writers and works, illuminating the nuances of English literature from her unique modernist perspective. Her prose, characterized by its lyrical quality and innovative structure, invites the reader to engage with both the aesthetic and philosophical dimensions of literature, all while challenging the conventions of traditional literary criticism in the early 20th century. Woolf, a pivotal figure in the modernist movement, was deeply influenced by her own literary background, familial connections to the Bloomsbury Group, and her dedication to women's issues in art and literature. Her personal experiences, marked by both privilege and struggle, inform her discussions of canon and exclusion, offering a voice to underrepresented authors and challenging societal norms. Woolf's dedication to exploring the intersection of life and art ultimately shapes her approach towards critical analysis. This collection is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of literary thought and the interplay between writers and their cultural milieu. Woolf's insights are not only timeless but also resonate with contemporary readers, making this work a significant addition to both academic discussions and personal libraries.

Autor

Virginia Woolf, born Adeline Virginia Stephen on January 25, 1882, was a prominent modernist writer, renowned for her innovative narrative techniques and a pioneering feminist voice. Woolf's contributions to literature span novels, essays, and criticism, with an emphasis on the stream-of-consciousness style, evident in her works such as 'Mrs. Dalloway' (1925) and 'To the Lighthouse' (1927). Her keenly felt narratives often explore the inner lives of her characters and the broader social issues of her time. In 'The Complete Common Reader: First & Second Series' (1925 & 1935), Woolf compiles her astute literary essays, reflecting an accessible, yet scholarly engagement with reading. These works accentuate Woolf's deep reverence for literature and her skill in balancing erudition with an impassioned plea for the literary appreciation among the common readership. Woolf, a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group, has been widely regarded for her lyrical prose and her contribution to breaking away from the traditional novelistic form. Tragically, her life was marked by mental illness, leading to her suicide in 1941. Nonetheless, her literary legacy continues to be celebrated for its profound insight into human consciousness and society. Her work not only shaped modernist literature but also inspired generations of writers to follow in her exploratory narrative footsteps.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 20th century essays • 20th century literary criticism • A Death in the Family • Aesthetic pleasure in reading • Bloomsbury Group authors • Bloomsbury Group influence • Bloomsbury Group insights • British literature anthologies • classic literature analysis • Critical examination • Cultural impact literature • English essayists • Ernest Hemingway • Evolution of criticism • feminist literary collections • feminist literary perspective • Gabriel García Márquez • Human condition reflection • intellectual depth essays • Intellectual reflection • Joseph Conrad • literary essays collection • Literary evolution narrative • Literary tradition exploration • Literary voice development • Literature Appreciation • Lyrical Prose Style • Modernist criticism • modernist literary criticism • Modernist Literature • One Day in My Life • on the road • Sons and Lovers • Stream of consciousness analysis • Swann's Way • The Common Reader series • The Picture of Dorian Gray • Virginia Woolf essays • women's literature classics