Woolf's To The Lighthouse: A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides) - Softcover

Winston, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826495834 ISBN 13: 9780826495839

Publisher: Continuum, 2009

Synopsis

This is a concise and authoritative guide to Virginia Woolf's classic text "To the Lighthouse" (1927), including a brief plot summary and introduction to characters and a guide to critical reception. "To the Lighthouse" is one of Virginia Woolf's most widely read and commonly studied novels. Offering an authoritative, up-to-date guide for students, this guide introduces its context, language, themes, criticism and afterlife, leading students to a more sophisticated understanding of the text. It is the ideal companion to reading and studying the novel, setting "To the Lighthouse" in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, offering analyses of its themes, style and structure, providing exemplary close readings, presenting an up-to-date account of its critical reception. The book also includes a brief plot summary and guide to characters to enable students to progress quickly from early concerns about what is happening in the novel. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading. "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

About this title

Review:

'In all, it is a very stimulating book which should encourage both the new reader and the reader who has been puzzled by some of the difficulties.' --The Use of English, March 2011

About the Author:

Janet Winston is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Humboldt State University, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0826495834
• ISBN 13: 9780826495839
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158