THREE GUINEAS (eBook)

A book-length essay

Virginia Woolf (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
192 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
978-80-272-3625-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Virginia Woolf's 'Three Guineas' is a groundbreaking feminist essay that challenges the notion of war and its impact on society. Through a series of letters, Woolf explores the root causes of war and offers a unique perspective on gender inequalities that contribute to conflict. The book is written in Woolf's signature stream-of-consciousness style, with thoughtful reflections on topics such as education, politics, and women's rights. Published in 1938 amidst growing tensions in Europe, 'Three Guineas' remains a poignant critique of the patriarchal systems that perpetuate violence. Virginia Woolf's keen intellect and sharp wit shine through in this powerful and thought-provoking work. As a pioneer of modernist literature and a prominent figure in the feminist movement, Woolf's personal experiences and observations lend depth to her analysis of gender roles and societal norms. 'Three Guineas' is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of literature, feminism, and politics, and offers valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.12.2017
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: British Literature • Brontë • Dostoyewski • Emily Dickinson • Feminist polemic • gender roles • gloria steinem • Joyce • Kafka • Lean in • Maya Angelou • modernist writer • non-fiction essay • Patriarchal system critique • Social commentary • Stream of Consciousness • Sylvia Plath • T. S. Eliot • war economy • women's independence
• ISBN-10: 80-272-3625-8 / 8027236258
• ISBN-13: 978-80-272-3625-1 / 9788027236251