A room of one's own

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a prominent English writer and a central figure in the literary modernist movement of the early 20th century. Known for her innovative narrative techniques and exploration of the inner thoughts and emotions of her characters, Woolf made significant contributions to the development of the novel as a form. Some of her most famous works include "Mrs. Dalloway" (1925), "To the Lighthouse" (1927), and "Orlando" (1928). In these novels, Woolf experimented with stream-of-consciousness writing and shifted the focus from plot-driven narratives to the complexities of human psychology and perception. Woolf was also an important essayist and critic. Her extended essay "A Room of One's Own" (1929) is a seminal feminist text that argues for women's intellectual freedom and financial independence. This work has been highly influential in feminist literary criticism. As a member of the Bloomsbury Group, an influential group of English writers, intellectuals, philosophers, and artists, Woolf was at the heart of intellectual and artistic experimentation. Her contributions to literature and her advocacy for gender equality continue to resonate, making her a pivotal figure in both literary and feminist studies.