The Theme of Peace and War in Virginia Woolf's War Writings: Essays on Her Political Philosophy
- ISBN-10
- 0773438572
- ISBN-13
- 9780773438576
- Category
- Feminism in literature
- Pages
- 310
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-01
- Author
- Jane Marie Wood
Description
This collection of essays continues the discussion of the central issues of war and gender in Woolf's work, exploring how Woolf viewed the wars of her time and how, listening to her voice, we might see the wars of our own differently.
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