| Author |
Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941 |
| Title |
Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown
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| Series Title |
[The Hogarth Essays no. 1]
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Bennett_and_Mrs._Brown
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Columbia University.)
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| Summary |
"Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown" by Virginia Woolf is an essay published in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the evolution of character in modern fiction, particularly contrasting the narrative styles and character portrayals of Edwardian writers like Arnold Bennett with her own emerging Georgian perspective. The central theme revolves around the definition of realism in character depiction and how it has transformed in the literary landscape of the time. In the essay, Woolf presents a detailed examination of character development in fiction, using the character of Mrs. Brown as an example to illustrate her points. Through an anecdote about a train journey, Woolf discusses how the portrayal of this character reflects deeper realities of modern life, showcasing her struggles and unique personality. Woolf critiques the techniques of her Edwardian predecessors, who she believes failed to capture the essence of character in a way that resonates with contemporary readers. She emphasizes the need for a new approach to writing that seeks to present characters as multifaceted and real, urging writers and readers alike to evolve beyond the limitations of past conventions in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Characters and characteristics in literature
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 -- Knowledge -- Literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63022 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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