{"product_id":"virginia-woolfs-novels-and-the-literary-past-0748633022","title":"Virginia Woolf's Novels and the Literary Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0748633022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Gay, Jane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVIEWS FROM HARDBACK EDITION: 'A number of interesting and powerful themes emerge in this study of Virginia Woolf's relation to the literary past...The strong account of Woolf's relation to tradition in Virginia Woolf's Novels and the Literary Past will surely facilitate further study of the gender politics of Modernism.' - Times Literary SupplementAn important intervention at a time in which there is particular interest in Woolfs relationship to the past.Professor Laura Marcus, University of SussexEssential and intellectually provocative reading for Woolf scholars and for common readers alike.Vara Neverow, University of ConnecticutNow available in paperback, this is the first book to explore Virginia Woolfs preoccupation with the literary past and its profound impact on the content and structure of her novels.It analyses Woolfs reading and writing practices via her essays, diaries and reading notebooks and presents chronological studies of eight of her novels, exploring how Woolfs intensive reading surfaced in her fiction. The book sheds light on Woolfs varied and intricate use of literary allusions; examines ways in which Woolf revisited and revised plots and tropes from earlier fiction; and looks at how she used parody as a means both of critical comment and homage.Key Features* The first book-length study of intertextuality in Virginia Woolfs novels* Offers a challenging and provocative new perspective on Woolfs art as a novelist* Develops detailed close readings offering fresh insights into individual works* Presents complex ideas in a lucid and accessible fashion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51952357900576,"sku":"NEW0748633022","price":65.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/virginia-woolfs-novels-and-the-literary-past-0748633022","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}