Heart pounding Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““I argue that it is not Woolf's remoteness that puts people off but her nearness that terrifies them. Her language is not a woolly blanket it is a sharp sword. The Waves , which is the most difficult of her works, is a strong-honed edge through the cloudiness most of us call life. It is uncomfortable to have the thick padded stuff ripped away. There is no warm blanket to be had out of Virginia Woolf; there is wind and sun and you naked. It is not remoteness of feeling in Woolf, it is excess; the unbearable quiver of nerves and the heart pounding. It is exposure. And it is exactness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Waves by Virginia Woolf, 1931
Woolf's prose strips away comforting distance, exposing raw, intense emotion that can feel terrifyingly intimate.
In simple terms: Woolf's writing is sharp, exposing deep feelings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace discomfort to experience truth.
Themes
intimacy
exposure
literary style
emotion
vulnerability
Mood
provocative
intense
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- creative writing workshops
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
modernism
psychological realism
narrative technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting raw emotion affect your perception of self?
- Can discomfort lead to deeper understanding?
A Different Perspective
The intensity may alienate readers seeking escapism.
