Virginia Woolf

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Freshwater (eBook, ePUB)

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Virginia Woolf's "Freshwater" is a compelling and innovative exploration of the interplay between art and reality, framed through the lens of a fictionalized account of the life of the poet and artist, John Everett Millais. Written in 1935, this play showcases Woolf's hallmark modernist style, employing stream-of-consciousness techniques and lyrical dialogue to create a vivid sensory experience. The setting, a domestic backdrop of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, serves both as a particular historical context and a metaphor for the broader artistic movements of the time, deftly dissecting the complexities of creativity and gender roles within the art world. Virginia Woolf, a central figure in the modernist literary movement, draws from her own experiences in a vibrant artistic environment, including her interactions with influential figures such as the Bloomsbury Group. Woolf's acute awareness of the struggles faced by women in the arts profoundly influenced her portrayal of characters striving for autonomy against the confines of societal norms. Her deep-seated belief in the transformative power of literature is evident in the way "Freshwater" brings to life the trials of artistic expression. I highly recommend "Freshwater" not only for its rich historical allusions and dramatic artistry but also for its profound insights into the nature of inspiration and the artistic process. Readers will find themselves captivated by Woolf's ability to weave humor and poignancy into the fabric of her narrative, making it a significant addition to the canon of feminist literature and modernist drama.

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Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) stands as a central figure in 20th-century modernist literature, renowned for her experimental narrative techniques and psychological depth. Woolf was born into an affluent English family, which allowed her a comprehensive education and access to her father's extensive library. Her literary career commenced within the blooms of the Bloomsbury Group, an intellectual circle that championed artistic innovation. Woolf's oeuvre traverses genres, including novels, essays, and plays. 'Freshwater,' a less frequently discussed yet luminary piece, manifests her playful side through its satirical edge and comedic elements, diverging from her more well-known introspective novels such as 'Mrs. Dalloway' (1925) and 'To the Lighthouse' (1927). Her signature stream-of-consciousness technique revolutionized narrative form and prose style, infusing her work with a rich inner life that mirrored her contemplations on existence, gender roles, and the fluidity of time. Despite suffering from mental illness, Woolf's prolific writings cement her as a pioneer for feminist critique and a shaper of modernist aesthetics. Her work remains integral to English literary curricula and continues to elicit scholarly discourse on topics of identity, consciousness, and artistic expression.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028298852
• Artikelnr.: 69807266