This course follows the chronological pattern of Woolf’s career as a novelist, exploring the ways in which her writing experiments with narrative form and contributes to the development of the English novel. The cultural and historical contexts of Woolf’s work will be explored in detail.

We will also examine Woolf’s ideas about gender and feminism. The novels will form the focus of the course, although reference will also be made to Woolf’s essays and short stories when relevant.

Finally, we will consider Woolf’s legacy and the complex nature of her reputation.

Related study trip

A day trip to London to explore Bloomsbury and other locations associated with her life and works.

ASE reserves the right to change the content of course-specific study trips where necessary.