EWL 422 Virginia Woolf Seminar
In this seminar, we will engage in an in-depth study of the works of Virginia Woolf. A quintessential modernist writer, Woolf mastered the literary technique of stream of consciousness to produce fiction that explored the psychological depths of her characters and also provided sharp cultural commentary by framing these explorations of self within specific social and historical contexts. An ardent feminist, Woolf played an important role in advancing the cause of women’s rights and human rights. By studying the full range of her writings – from her novels and short stories to her non-fiction essays – as well as studying contemporary adaptations of her work, we will come to recognize Woolf’s contributions to modern aesthetics and politics, focusing ultimately on the relationship between them.