Modernist Themes in the Works of Virginia Woolf and James Joyce
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37375/foej.v5i1.3841الكلمات المفتاحية:
literary modernism، stream of consciousness، non-linear narrative، comparative analysis، female experienceالملخص
This paper explores a comparative study of modernist themes in the works of Virginia Woolf and James Joyce, focusing on the innovative narrative techniques they introduced, such as stream of consciousness and temporal fragmentation. It highlights how their works reflected the social and psychological transformations of the early 20th century and influenced modern literature. The study examines the similarities in their use of modernist techniques and the differences in addressing feminist issues in Woolf's works versus national and religious concerns in Joyce's works. Additionally, it discusses the impact of both authors on global literature and the evolution of literary criticism. The paper also proposes future research directions, such as examining the influence of modernism on Arabic literature or employing digital tools to analyse modernist texts
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