Virginia Woolf: A Letter to a Young Poet

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Presented in the form of an epistolary essay, Virginia Woolf offers her reflections on the art of poetry, sharing her thoughts on its purpose, its challenges, and its place in modern literature.

First published in 1932, A Letter to a Young Poet is Woolf's insightful and thought-provoking response to a request from writer John Lehmann for her views on contemporary poetry. This essay provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated writers, making it an essential read for fans of Woolf's work and for anyone interested in the craft of writing.

This edition also includes Woolf's essay Craftsmanship, a 1937 BBC broadcast in which she explores the intricacies of language and the writer's role in shaping it. Together, these essays highlight Woolf's profound understanding of the written word and her innovative approach to literary expression. Republished by Read & Co. Great Essays, this brand-new edition brings together these two significant essays, offering readers a deeper appreciation of Woolf's literary legacy and her enduring impact on the world of letters.

Presented in the form of an epistolary essay, Virginia Woolf offers her reflections on the art of poetry, sharing her thoughts on its purpose, its challenges, and its place in modern literature.

Über den Autor

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English novelist, essayist, and critic who became one of the central figures of literary modernism. A founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, Woolf helped shape early twentieth-century intellectual and artistic culture through both her fiction and her [...] major novels-including Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and The Waves-are known for their experimental narrative techniques, particularly the use of stream of consciousness and shifting interior perspectives. Woolf sought to capture the fluid movement of thought and memory, redefining the structure and possibilities of the [...] works such as A Room of One's Own and Three Guineas, she also addressed the social and economic barriers facing women writers, becoming an enduring influence on feminist literary criticism. Woolf's stylistic innovation and psychological insight secure her place among the most important writers of the twentieth century.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2013
Genre:	Importe , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781447479215
ISBN-10:	1447479211
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Woolf, Virginia
Hersteller:	Read & Co. Great Essays
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 3 mm
Von/Mit:	Virginia Woolf
Erscheinungsdatum:	06.02.2013
Gewicht:	0,055 kg