Virginia Woolf
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of literary criticism and biography, Dorothy Brewster's Virginia Woolf presents a thorough and illuminating study of one of the twentieth century's most innovative and influential writers. Brewster chronicles Woolf's artistic development with scholarly precision, tracing the evolution of her distinctive stream-of-consciousness technique across landmark novels such as Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and The Waves. Written in an accessible yet authoritative academic tone, the study argues for Woolf's central place in the modernist canon while situating her work within the broader social and literary currents of her time. Brewster also details the personal and intellectual forces that shaped Woolf's vision, drawing connections between her life, her essays, and her fiction. This critical portrait remains an essential and enduring introduction for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Woolf's genius and lasting legacy.
Author: Dorothy Brewster
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of literary criticism and biography, Dorothy Brewster's Virginia Woolf presents a thorough and illuminating study of one of the twentieth century's most innovative and influential writers. Brewster chronicles Woolf's artistic development with scholarly precision, tracing the evolution of her distinctive stream-of-consciousness technique across landmark novels such as Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and The Waves. Written in an accessible yet authoritative academic tone, the study argues for Woolf's central place in the modernist canon while situating her work within the broader social and literary currents of her time. Brewster also details the personal and intellectual forces that shaped Woolf's vision, drawing connections between her life, her essays, and her fiction. This critical portrait remains an essential and enduring introduction for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Woolf's genius and lasting legacy.