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“Virginia Woolf's literature really transformed my own ideas about how to formally represent the passage of time and how time affects us. Specifically, the benchmarks are 'Mrs. Dalloway,' 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Orlando,' all of which have time as a central conceit.” quote by David Lowery
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“Virginia Woolf's literature really transformed my own ideas about how to formally represent the passage of time and how time affects us. Specifically, the benchmarks are 'Mrs. Dalloway,' 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Orlando,' all of which have time as a central conceit.”

David Lowery

About This Quote

Virginia Woolf’s novels reshaped understanding of time’s representation and its impact on people.

In simple terms: Woolf changed how we view time in literature.

Key Takeaway

Explore time as a narrative tool.

Themes

literature time perception artistic influence

Mood

thoughtful inspired

Type

analytical creative

When to use this quote

  • reading groups
  • creative writing
  • film adaptation

Key Concepts

narrative structure psychology of time

Practical Applications

  • study Woolf’s techniques and apply them

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does time affect your storytelling?
  • What other works explore time?
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