Virginia Woolf's The Modern Essay is a collection of essays that explore the changing nature of the essay form in the early twentieth century. Woolf examines the history of the essay, its evolution, and its potential for the future. She looks at the essay as a form of self-expression, and how it can be used to explore the complexities of modern life. Woolf also examines the role of the essay in literature, and how it can be used to explore the human experience. The essays in this collection are both informative and entertaining, and provide an insightful look into the changing nature of the essay form.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1917 · Genre: Literary Nonfiction, Feminist Literature, Philosophical Literature