Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown

by Virginia Woolf

Overview

Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown is an essay by Virginia Woolf published in 1924 which explores modernity. Woolf addresses what she sees as the arrival of modernism, with the much cited phrase "that in or about December, 1910, human character changed", referring to Roger Fry's exhibition Manet and the Post-Impressionists. She argued that this in turn led to a change in human relations, and thence to change in "religion, conduct, politics, and literature". She envisaged modernism as inherently unstable, a society and culture in flux.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783968658490
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	03/27/2021
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	27
File size:	900 KB

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) stands as a towering figure in modernist literature, renowned for her innovative narrative techniques and profound explorations of the human psyche. Born Adeline Virginia Stephen in London, Woolf was deeply embedded in the intellectual circles of her time, notably the Bloomsbury Group, which included luminaries like E.M. Forster and John Maynard Keynes. This collective was known for its avant-garde approach to art, literature, and social issues, often challenging the status quo.Woolf's literary career is marked by her pioneering use of stream-of-consciousness, a technique that delves into the inner thoughts and emotions of her characters, offering readers an intimate glimpse into their minds. This method was revolutionary, influencing countless contemporary writers and reshaping the landscape of 20th-century fiction.Her personal life was as complex and compelling as her works. Woolf struggled with mental illness throughout her life, a battle that profoundly impacted her writing and ultimately led to her tragic suicide in 1941. Despite these challenges, she produced a prolific body of work that includes novels, essays, and short stories, each characterized by a deep sensitivity to the nuances of human experience.Woolf was also a fervent advocate for women's rights and gender equality, using her platform to challenge the patriarchal structures of her time. Her essays and lectures on these subjects remain influential, continuing to inspire feminist thought and activism today.Controversial yet celebrated, Woolf's legacy endures not only through her literary contributions but also through her unwavering commitment to exploring and challenging the societal norms of her era. Her work remains a touchstone for modern readers, offering timeless insights into the complexities of identity, creativity, and human connection.
Adeline Virginia Woolf, née Stephen; (25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) was an English writer, considered one of the most important modernist 20th century authors and also a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device. Woolf was born into an affluent household in South Kensington, London, the seventh child in a blended family of eight which included the modernist painter Vanessa Bell. Her mother was Julia Prinsep Jackson and her father Leslie Stephen. While the boys in the family received college educations, the girls were home-schooled in English classics and Victorian literature. An important influence in Virginia Woolf's early life was the summer home the family used in St Ives, Cornwall, where, in the late 1890s, she first saw the Godrevy Lighthouse, which was to become central to her novel To the Lighthouse (1927).

Date of Birth:

January 25, 1882

Date of Death:

March 28, 1941

Place of Birth:

London

Place of Death:

Sussex, England

Education:

Home schooling