Between the Acts (ePub)

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.