Between the Acts

eBook: Between the Acts

Sprache - Englisch

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Virginia Woolf's 'Between the Acts' posthumously captures the pre-World War II aura of an English country village with her stream-of-consciousness narrative and lyrical prose. Embedded within the seemingly innocuous premise of a local pageant, Woolf weaves an intricate tapestry of social criticism, psychological insight, and foreboding. The novel's multifaceted structure, rife with literary allusions and rich symbolism, not only encapsulates a microcosm of English society but also reflects the broader tremors of an impending global conflict. Illusory and real worlds intermingle in Woolf's polyphonic narrative, as she masterfully exploits the 'play within a play' device to probe deep into her characters' consciousness while critiquing the historical narrative of British imperialism with subtle cynicism.

Virginia Woolf, a towering figure of modernist literature, completed 'Between the Acts' amidst the personal turmoil and the global turbulence of the early 1940s. Known for her innovative narrative techniques and exploration of the subjective inner lives of her characters, Woolf's concerns with individual experience and social commentary converge in this final work. The looming war and the author's own introspective struggles inform the elements of disconnection and unity among the ensemble of characters, offering a poignant reflection of her time, thoughts, and fears.

For connoisseurs of literary modernism and students of interwar British culture, 'Between the Acts' unravels the complexities of human identity and societal fabric with a quiet but commanding resonance. Woolf invites readers to embrace the subtleties of her narrative and to find meaning beneath the surface spectacles. This book is essential reading for those seeking to comprehend the full breadth of Woolf's intellectual legacy, as it delivers a prescient and timeless commentary on humanity's enduring preoccupations, amidst the specter of war and the inexorable progress of history.


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Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) was an emblematic figure of modernist literature and a central part of the Bloomsbury Group, which revolutionized artistic and literary thinking during the early 20th century. Woolf's narrative style was distinguished by her stream of consciousness technique, a literary method characterized by the representation of an individual's inner thoughts and emotions in a flow reminiscent of natural thought processes, devoid of implied logic or chronological order. Her contributions to literary form and feminist discourse are evident in her extensive body of work, which includes novels, essays, and criticism. Among her most celebrated works are 'Mrs Dalloway' (1925), 'To the Lighthouse' (1927), and 'Orlando' (1928). 'Between the Acts' (1941), Woolf's last novel published posthumously, encapsulates her thematic exploration of the interconnectedness of life and art, within the backdrop of an English village before World War II, portraying the subtle fabric of society through the staging of a play. With an impressive oeuvre that delves deep into the complexities of human consciousness and societal norms, Woolf's literary achievements continue to influence writers and scholars. Her introspective and poetic prose has not only shaped the trajectory of English literature but has also provided a platform for progressive discussions on gender roles and the psyche.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 400 Seiten

Größe: 324,1 KB

ISBN: 8596547393146

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