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Beschreibung
"A Haunted House and Other Short Stories" by Virginia Woolf is a collection that delves into the intricate and often enigmatic aspects of human experience. In the titular story, Haunted House, the narrative revolves around ghosts who symbolize memory and the enduring presence of the past. The ghosts in the story are not malevolent but are searching for something lost, embodying themes of love and longing. Throughout the collection, Woolf employs her signature stream of consciousness technique, providing readers with an intimate look into the characters' emotional landscapes. The stories often explore existential reflections on life, death, and the passage of time, revealing the profound and sometimes lonely nature of human existence. The stories are rich with symbolism, where everyday objects and events take on deeper meanings, reflecting the characters' inner lives and the subtleties of domestic life. The narratives often lead to moments of epiphany, where characters gain sudden insights into their lives and circumstances. Woolf's modernist approach is evident in her narrative experimentation. She plays with time, perspective, and the fluidity of reality, creating stories that are both innovative and deeply affecting. The collection captures the essence of life's transient beauty and the emotional landscape of the human soul, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read.
"A Haunted House and Other Short Stories" by Virginia Woolf is a collection that delves into the intricate and often enigmatic aspects of human experience. In the titular story, Haunted House, the narrative revolves around ghosts who symbolize memory and the enduring presence of the past. The ghosts in the story are not malevolent but are searching for something lost, embodying themes of love and longing. Throughout the collection, Woolf employs her signature stream of consciousness technique, providing readers with an intimate look into the characters' emotional landscapes. The stories often explore existential reflections on life, death, and the passage of time, revealing the profound and sometimes lonely nature of human existence. The stories are rich with symbolism, where everyday objects and events take on deeper meanings, reflecting the characters' inner lives and the subtleties of domestic life. The narratives often lead to moments of epiphany, where characters gain sudden insights into their lives and circumstances. Woolf's modernist approach is evident in her narrative experimentation. She plays with time, perspective, and the fluidity of reality, creating stories that are both innovative and deeply affecting. The collection captures the essence of life's transient beauty and the emotional landscape of the human soul, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read.
Über den Autor
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer, born in South Kensington, London. Known for her feminist writings and pioneering work with the narrative style of stream of consciousness, Woolf is widely considered to be one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century. Some of her most famous works include Mrs. Dalloway, 1925, To the Lighthouse, 1927, and A Room of One's Own, 1929.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9789364284271
ISBN-10: 9364284275
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Woolf, Virginia
Hersteller: Double 9 Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 216 x 140 x 7 mm
Von/Mit: Virginia Woolf
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2024
Gewicht: 0,148 kg
Artikel-ID: 130046077