The complex novels by Virginia Woolf are seen with clarity and coherence in The Elusive Self , a thorough and detailed literary interpretation by Louise A. Poresky. The result is a reliable map that guides the reader through the nine novels. Adding the wisdom of religion and psychology to her literary criticism, Dr. Poresky demonstrates how Woolf's characters strive to achieve personal wholeness. The quest progresses sequentially through the novels as a major character in each work struggles against certain demons, whether ...
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The complex novels by Virginia Woolf are seen with clarity and coherence in The Elusive Self , a thorough and detailed literary interpretation by Louise A. Poresky. The result is a reliable map that guides the reader through the nine novels. Adding the wisdom of religion and psychology to her literary criticism, Dr. Poresky demonstrates how Woolf's characters strive to achieve personal wholeness. The quest progresses sequentially through the novels as a major character in each work struggles against certain demons, whether the superficial dictates of society or the voices that say women cannot be artists, and thus realizes the difference between ego and essence.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1981. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Every dimension of Woolf's art" examined. Minor dust spotting to top of block, but otherwise all is in clean and bright order throughout. Smart black boards with bright gilt titling to spine. Good unclipped d/j a little marked and lightly worn to edges with small closed tear. 8vo. 283pp.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
