Virginia Woolf's Short Stories - introductory lecture by Karina Jakubowicz

We don’t often offer lectures in the Salon, but this particular study will begin with an introductory lecture by Dr Karina Jakubowicz on Woolf and the short story form. She will provide some background to Woolf as a short story writer before diving into some of the complexities (and controversies) behind her best known shorter works.

Virginia Woolf is deservedly classed as one of the best novelists of the early twentieth century, but what of her short stories? Far from being mere experiments, these texts serve as expertly and precisely crafted philosophical and aesthetic explorations. Each piece is captivatingly jewel-like, showing off Woolf’s expert handling of imagery and style.

Participants in the full study will go on to read and discuss one short story per week, covering such seminal texts as Kew Gardens, Mrs Dalloway on Bond St and the fictionalised essay, Street Haunting.

JOINING DETAILS:

• Lecture on Virginia Woolf’s short stories by Karina Jakubowicz on Zoom
• Monday 28 October, 6.00-8.00 pm (UK time)
• £30 for the two-hour lecture alone
• Please email litsalon@gmail.com for options to add ongoing assessment and certification and/or to access a recording of the lecture.