The Waves & To the Lighthouse

di Damon Carrowell (Autore)

Virginia Woolf (Autore)

Good Press, 2023

Virginia Woolf's "The Waves" and "To the Lighthouse" offer a profound exploration of human consciousness and the fluidity of time through her signature stream-of-consciousness technique. In "The Waves," Woolf interweaves the soliloquies of six characters, creating a lyrical tapestry that mirrors the rhythms of nature and the passage of life. Similarly, "To the Lighthouse" reflects her fascination with perception and transience, structured around the visits of the Ramsay family to their summer home, intertwining the personal and the universal in its examination of relationships and artistic creation. Both works exemplify Modernist literature's departure from linear narrative, emphasizing subjective experience and the internal over external reality. Virginia Woolf, a central figure of the Modernist movement, often drew inspiration from her own tumultuous life experiences, including her struggles with mental health and her commitment to feminist ideals. Growing up in a literary household and engaged in the Bloomsbury Group, Woolf aimed to challenge traditional narrative forms and societal norms, reflecting her innovative spirit in her works. Her intellectual depth and personal insights illuminate her characters' emotional landscapes, making her writing resonate with authenticity. Readers seeking a transformative literary experience will find "The Waves" and "To the Lighthouse" to be indispensable. Woolf's exquisite prose and keen psychological insight invite readers to ponder the complexities of existence, making these texts essential for anyone interested in delving deeper into the human condition and the artistry of narrative form. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.

• Autore: Damon Carrowell, Virginia Woolf
• Curatore: Good Press
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: Good Press
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 8596547682653