"Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown" by Virginia Woolf is an insightful essay exploring the shift in character representation in early 20th-century fiction. It contrasts the Edwardian style, exemplified by Arnold Bennett, with Woolf's own Georgian approach, centering on the idea of realism and how it's portrayed through characters. Woolf uses a fictional character, Mrs. Brown, to illustrate the complexities of modern life and the need for writers to move beyond traditional characterizations, creating real, multifaceted characters. The essay critiques older literary techniques, advocating for a new, deeper understanding of character in literature, urging both writers and readers to embrace characters beyond conventional limitations and capture their true essence in a way that resonates with modern readers.
Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown
By Virginia Woolf
Witness a literary revolution as the very definition of a compelling figure is challenged, urging writers to capture true, complex human nature, instead of relying on tired, outdated character tropes.
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About the AuthorAdeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer. She is considered one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors. She pioneered the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.
Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer. She is considered one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors. She pioneered the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.
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