Hermione Lee
Emeritus Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford, specializing in the study of Virginia Woolf and other 20th-century writers.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 55min
A Room of One's Own
Join Hermione Lee, an expert in Virginia Woolf's literature, Michele Barrett, a feminist theory scholar, and Alexandra Harris, a modern literature specialist as they delve into Woolf's groundbreaking essay on women and fiction. They explore how Woolf's personal experiences shaped her views on women's independence in writing. The conversation highlights Woolf's critique of gender roles, the importance of personal space for women writers, and her lasting legacy on female authorship. Wit, wisdom, and community interplay in their discussion of narrative styles and the evolution of women's voices in literature.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 52min
On Giving Up
A psychoanalyst and critic discuss the concept of giving up as a way to succeed. They explore the idea of knowing limitations as heroism, the consequences of persistence in famous literary characters, and the balance of discipline and creativity in writing.
