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Explore Virginia Woolf's influential essay "Modern Fiction" in this 24-minute lecture. Delve into Woolf's critique of traditional narrative techniques and her call for a new approach to fiction writing. Examine her concept of capturing the "luminous halo" of consciousness and how it shaped the modernist literary movement. Gain insights into Woolf's views on the limitations of materialist writers and her emphasis on portraying the inner workings of the human mind. Discover how this seminal work continues to influence contemporary literature and our understanding of stream-of-consciousness writing.
