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    This document discusses the life and works of influential 20th century author Virginia Woolf. It notes that Woolf was a key figure of the modernist literary movement and that her novels, such as "A Room with a View" and "To the Lighthouse," explored the restrictions of society and delved into the complexities of human relationships using innovative narrative techniques like stream-of-consciousness. The document concludes that Woolf was a profoundly important writer who captured the essence of modernism and provided unique insights into the human condition through her celebrated novels.

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    The Twentieth Century to 1939

    MARÍA CAMILA PERIÑAN HERNÁNDEZ

    LEVIS LEONARDO LOZANO HOYOS

    UNIVERSITY OF CORDOBA

    FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES.

    LITERATURE I

    BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES WITH EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH

    MONTERÍA – CÓRDOBA

    2023
    The Twentieth Century to 1939

    One of the most representative writers of the 20th century, particularly during the

    modernist period, was Virginia Woolf. Born in 1892, she was a key figure in the literary

    movement known as modernism, which Emphasized the importance of the individual’s

    perspective and the use of innovative writing techniques. Woolf’s life was marked by

    personal struggles and psychological turmoil, which greatly influenced her work. Virginia

    Woolf’s most famous novel, “A Room with a View” (1908), reflects her insights into the

    restrictions and hypocrisy of Edwardian society in England.

    The novel follows the lives of two young women, Lucy Honeychurch and her

    cousin Charlotte, as they navigate the social etiquettes and expectations of their time.

    The story delves into the complexities of human relationships and the constraints of

    societal norms, making it a compelling exploration of the human condition.

    Another notable work by Woolf is “To the Lighthouse” (1927), a novel that

    explores the lives of several characters over the course of a weekend as they visit a

    lighthouse. The novel is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness narrative style,

    which allows the reader to experience the thoughts and feelings of the characters

    directly. This innovative technique contributes to the novel’s themes of self-discovery,

    memory, and the nature of reality.

    In conclusion, Virginia Woolf was a profoundly influential writer who captured the

    essence of the modernist period in English literature. Her works, particularly “A Room
    with a View” and “To the Lighthouse,” showcase her unique storytelling style and insight

    into the human condition, making her a central figure in the literary world of the 20th

    century.

    Reference

    Woolf, V. (2011). The Essays of Virginia Woolf, Vol. VI, 1933-1941 and Additional

    Essays 1906-1924.

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