Flush (ePub)

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an influential English writer and a central figure in the modernist literary movement of the early 20th century. Her narrative style is noted for its lyrical prose, exploration of consciousness, and use of stream of consciousness. Born into an intellectual household, Woolf was a pioneer in the use of indirect speech and inner monologue, greatly contributing to the development of the novel as a form. Among her most celebrated works are 'Mrs. Dalloway' (1925), 'To the Lighthouse' (1927), and 'Orlando' (1928). Her lesser-known novel 'Flush' (1933), a biographical fiction, tells the story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel. Through 'Flush', Woolf examines society and class while employing a whimsical narrative voice that captures the canine perspective, blending biography with elements of comedy and social commentary. Woolf's literary presence extended beyond novels to essays, such as those collected in 'The Common Reader' (1925), and pioneering feminist texts, including 'A Room of One's Own' (1929). Her writing has been praised for its depth of psychological insight and its contribution to gender studies and literary criticism. Woolf's innovative methods and thematic focus have solidified her status as a significant and enduring figure in literature.