Virginia Woolf and the Death of Modernism

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Jacqueline Rose's "Virginia Woolf and the Death of Modernism" offers a psychoanalytic reading of Virginia Woolf's work, exploring themes of loss, mourning, and the complexities of modern life.

Rose connects Woolf's writing to Freud's theories, particularly his essay "Mourning and Melancholia.

" The book examines how Woolf's novels grapple with the psychological impact of trauma and societal changes.

Rose analyzes Woolf's innovative literary techniques and their relationship to her psychological insights.

The book is a significant contribution to both literary criticism and psychoanalytic studies.

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Mentioned by Abby Kluchin and Sarah Jaffe for her insightful critique of Freud's "Mourning and Melancholia".
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