Books like Virginia Woolf by Julia Briggs
This scholarly work offers a comprehensive analysis of twentieth‑century English novelist Virginia Woolf. Drawing on her diaries, letters, and original manuscripts, it examines her literary style, themes, and impact within the context of early‑20th‑century English literature.
Through close readings and archival research, the book situates Woolf’s writings within broader discussions of gender, modernism, and autobiographical expression, shedding light on her influence on contemporary authors and feminist literary criticism.
A valuable resource for scholars of English literature, feminist theory, and modernist studies, this volume bridges critical interpretation with primary source material to deepen understanding of Woolf’s artistic legacy.
First publish date: July 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Julia Briggs
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