The Years

Virginia Woolf's 'The Years' is a modernist novel that explores the lives of the Pargiter family over five decades, from the 1880s to the 1930s. The book follows the individual experiences of siblings, tracing their personal growth and the changing societal norms that shape their lives. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness narrative style and experimental storytelling techniques provide a unique glimpse into the characters' inner thoughts and emotions, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the passage of time. This work is considered a significant contribution to the literary canon of the early 20th century, reflecting Woolf's groundbreaking approach to narrative structure and character development. The overlapping of past and present in the novel blurs the traditional boundaries of time, inviting readers to reflect on the cyclical nature of history and individual existence. 'The Years' is not only a compelling portrait of a family but also a profound meditation on the passage of time and the intricacies of memory and identity. Fans of modernist literature and those interested in psychological fiction will find this novel both challenging and rewarding.

© 2017 Musaicum Books (eBook): 9788027236046

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eBook: 6 grudnia 2017