She was one of the most famous writers of her time and is known as a pioneer for modern literature. Virginia Woolf. From essays, through short stories and letters to novels, she had written innumerable works. Many of them were published in more than one edition. But why? What incites an author to republish a work in a new edition? What kind of changes does a work went through when it is revised and republished? And can a newer edition be denoted as "the better one"?
To examine these questions, two editions of one of the most popular short stories of Virginia Woolf will be analysed in the following thesis. Therefore, at first something about Virginia Woolf’s life and her way of becoming a well-known writer will be investigated. After that, the two editions of "Kew Gardens" from 1919 and 1927 will be compared regarding their format, printing, and reception. Finally, the results will be summed up and a conclusion will be drawn, where the thesis question ‘Same work, different editions – Is the 1927th edition better than the 1919th edition of Virginia Woolf’s "Kew Gardens"?’ will be answered.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Virginia Woolf
- Hogarth Press
- Kew Gardens
- First edition of Kew Gardens (1919)
- Format
- Printing
- Reception
- Third edition of Kew Gardens (1927)
- Format
- Printing
- Reception
- First edition of Kew Gardens (1919)
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the differences between two editions of Virginia Woolf's short story "Kew Gardens", published in 1919 and 1927. It aims to understand the reasons behind republishing a work, the changes that occur during revision and republication, and whether a later edition can be considered "better" than an earlier one.
- Virginia Woolf's life and her journey to becoming a prominent writer
- The establishment and development of the Hogarth Press
- A comparison of the format, printing, and reception of the 1919 and 1927 editions of "Kew Gardens"
- An analysis of the changes made between the two editions
- The impact of these changes on the overall reception and significance of the work
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins with a brief overview of Virginia Woolf's life and literary career, highlighting her early exposure to literature and the impact of personal tragedies on her writing. It then focuses on the founding of the Hogarth Press, emphasizing Leonard Woolf's role in supporting Virginia's writing and the press's evolution from a small printing operation to a significant commercial publisher. The paper then delves into a comparative analysis of the 1919 and 1927 editions of "Kew Gardens", exploring differences in format, printing techniques, and critical reception. The analysis examines the impact of these changes on the reading experience and the interpretation of Woolf's text.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Virginia Woolf, Hogarth Press, "Kew Gardens", modern literature, publishing history, textual analysis, editions, format, printing, reception, literary modernism, short story, woodcut illustrations, Virginia Woolf's works, modernist prose.
- Quote paper
- Hannah Marquardt (Author), 2021, Is the 1927th Edition of Virginia Woolf’s "Kew Gardens" Better than the 1919th Edition?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1118975
