The World Without a Self: Virginia Woolf and the Novel

by James Naremore

Critically analyzes the artistry of Virginia Woolf's fiction in this study of six works and examines her use of interior monologue

Genres: Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Meri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm dipping in and out of this for my dissertation. So though I have not read it from cover to cover, I do consider it 'read', as I'm analysing sections thoroughly, and getting familiar with Naremore's argument. I would definetly read this in its entirety someday, but I am pretty short on time right now. I agree with Naremore's interpretrations of Woolf's work, and had similar thoughts already, so it was a bit unnerving to have them spelled out so perfectly in front of you. It's the same feeling I get when I read Woolf; it's as if she plucks all of mine and humanity's thoughts out simultaneously and writes them out for you, the individual, in perfect prose. Anyway, highly recommend Naremore's readings of Woolf's work!

[Kirsty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for my thesis. Whilst I did not read Naremore's The World Without a Self in its entirety, I will definitely go back and do so when time allows. It is fascinating, intelligent, and thorough; a must for any Woolf fan.