Exploring Virginia Woolf's multifaceted relationships and literary contributions, this collection features essays on her views on acting, sexual identity, and evolving perceptions of male homosexuality. It delves into Woolf's symbolism and her reflections on reading, alongside historical contexts such as British writers' anti-fascism in the 1930s. The volume also highlights the nuances of her friendships, particularly with the Vaughans, offering a rich examination of Woolf's influence and the complexities of her thoughts and experiences.
Mark Hussey Bücher






A critical guide to Modernist publishing culture in the USA, Europe and the UK, from avant-garde magazines to mass market paperback publishing.
Through deeply poetic prose, the narrative follows the lives of six children from their infancy to death, exploring their connections to the elusive seventh child, Percival. This unique structure and rich language create a profound meditation on identity and existence, offering layers of meaning that reveal themselves with each reading. Celebrated as a significant work of twentieth-century literature, it invites readers to engage with its allusive and enigmatic qualities.
The Years (Annotated)
- 480 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
The Years chronicles the Pargiter family's journey across three generations, exploring themes of birth, death, and the quest for meaning amidst life's chaos from the late 19th century to the 1930s. The edition includes annotations and an introduction by Eleanor McNees.
Between the Acts (Annotated)
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
In Virginia Woolf's final novel, villagers stage their annual pageant depicting England's history amidst personal conflicts and the impending threat of World War II. The book includes annotations and an introduction by Melba Cuddy-Keane, enriching the reader's understanding of this poignant narrative.
This volume of the Woolf Studies Annual delves into significant themes within Virginia Woolf's works. Jane Goldman uncovers hidden suffrage narratives in The Waves, while Lorraine Janzen Kooistra discusses Roger Fry as a defense of Bloomsbury's ideals. Additionally, Janet Winston explores the various discourses surrounding imperialism in To the Lighthouse, offering a multifaceted analysis of Woolf's literary contributions and their socio-political contexts.
Jacob's Room (Annotated)
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Woolf's first modernist novel traces the life of a beloved young man from childhood through his student years to his premature death in World War I. The book includes annotations and an introduction by Vara Neverow, offering deeper insights into its themes and context.