Virginia Woolf: Technique of Symbolism in Fiction

The book scrutinizes the achievement of one of the most delicate registers of twentieth century mind as an exponent of the technique of symbolism in fiction and justifies that symbolism acted as the central aesthetic for probing inner reality and psychological truth. The diversity of opinion on individual symbols is also taken into account while dealing with them in detail. Masterpieces and great literary achievements of this century like Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, The Waves, Orlando or between the Acts undergo scrutiny in a new light. In addition to perceptive material on Virginia Woolf. Dr. Sahu gives a penetrating account of the background materials of literary and socio-cultural milieus very elaborately. As a critical study, this book also takes into consideration the works of several generations of scholars and critics while coming to conclusions. Dr. Sahu findings will elevate the already sturdy position of Virginia Woolf as one of the foremost writers of fiction. This book is well worth the reading, both for its actual contents and suggestive capacity. It is also another welcome addition and a distinct contribution to Woolf criticism for attempting to comprehend the harvest of one of the few great creative and critical minds of Twentieth Century English Literature.