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The Virginia Woolf Podcast

Karina Jakubowicz
Virginia Woolf
Bloomsbury Group
Feminism
Katherine Mansfield
Literature Cambridge
Stevie Smith
A Room Of One's Own
Gender Equality
Women In Literature
Urmila Seshagiri
The Life Of Violet
Art History
Biographical Writing
Duncan Grant
Vanessa Bell
Literature
Modernism
Japanese Literature
Jane Harrison
Hogarth Press

Dr Karina Jakubowicz talks with writers, artists, and academics whose work has been influenced by the modernist writer, Virginia Woolf. This podcast is made in association with Literature Cambridge, an independent educational organisation that provides university-style lectures on a wide range of literary subjects. Head to www.literaturecambridge.co.uk for more info.

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This podcast is all about the wonderful Jane Harrison, the inimitable classicist who was a significant influence on Virginia Woolf. 

To discuss Jane's life and legacy we have Ann Kennedy Smith. Ann is a writer, researcher, and lite... more

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Frances Spalding discusses her thoughts on Bloomsbury, a meeting with Duncan Grant, and the wonderful Stevie Smith. 

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In this episode, Karina speaks with Urmila Seshagiri about 'The Life of Violet,' a previously unpublished manuscript by Virginia Woolf that has just been released by Princeton University Press. Urmila is Distinguished Professor in H... more

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This is episode is all about writers' rooms - where do writers really work, and why are we so invested in the romance of the writing process? Academic and author, Katie da Cunha Lewin has thought a great deal about this subject, and... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Kennedy Smith
Author who has published on poetry and translation, the reception of Tennyson, and on the history of Cambridge
Author and scholar
Episode: Jane Harrison with Ann Kennedy Smith
Frances Spalding
Art historian and biographer, known for her works on the Bloomsbury Group and Stevie Smith.
Clare Hall, Cambridge
Episode: Frances Spalding on Woolf, Bloomsbury, and Stevie Smith
Urmila Seshagiri
Distinguished professor in humanities and English at the University of Tennessee and author of Race and the Modernist Imagination.
University of Tennessee
Episode: 'The Life of Violet' with Urmila Seshagiri
Professor Mark Hussey
Academically renowned for his work on Virginia Woolf and her literature.
Episode: Mrs Dalloway at 100 with Mark Hussey
Maggie Humm
Professor and author of The Bloomsbury Photographs
Yale University Press
Episode: The Bloomsbury Photographs with Maggie Humm
Harriet Baker
Author of 'Rural Hours', exploring the country lives of inter-war women writers
Episode: Rural Hours with Harriet Baker
Akiko Matsuo
Owner of Etcetra Books, a feminist bookshop
Etcetra Books
Episode: Virginia Woolf in Japan, episode 2
Aoko Matsuda
Novelist and translator, known for her books including 'Stackable'
Episode: Virginia Woolf in Japan, episode 2
Danell Jones
Writer and scholar, author of 'The Girl Prince, Virginia Woolf, Race, and The Dreadnought Hoax'
Episode: Making Sense of The Dreadnaught Hoax with Danell Jones

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Karina Jakubowicz
Host of The Virginia Woolf Podcast; affiliated with Literature Cambridge.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Wonderful for Woolf fans!

    I just recently discovered this podcast, and I have spent many happy mornings listening to the episodes as I made breakfast for my family. I’m so sad to have reached the most recent episode and hope a new one will be released soon!

    The podcast brings me back to my college days 25 years ago when I first discovered Woolf as an English major. I was blown away by “Mrs. Dalloway” and proceeded to scour my college library for everything I could find by and about her. I read her novels, short stories,... more

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    5
    ElizabethW25
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well done

    If you love literature, this podcast that will inspire you to read or reread Virginia Woolf's novels. The host Karina is the best interviewer I have heard on any podcast with her authenticity, her regard for her guests, her enthusiasm about this topic, and her spot-on questions--all top notch. Would definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gnidrg
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent

    Brilliant podcast, really interesting and informative - I’m so glad I started listening to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catgraywrites
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Jane Harrison with Ann Kennedy Smith
Q: What is the significance of Harrison's engagement with Greek literature and archaeology for Woolf's perception of women in the classics?
Harrison's ability to translate complex classical material into accessible public lectures demonstrated that women could lead in high-level scholarship, a notion that resonated with Woolf's own challenge to traditional gender roles in literature and criticism.
Jane Harrison with Ann Kennedy Smith
Q: How did Newnham College shape Harrison's career and her ability to influence students and public lectures?
Newnham provided a rare space where a woman could lead, teach, and gain recognition, which enabled Harrison to develop a public presence through lectures and tours that drew large audiences and challenged prevailing norms.
Jane Harrison with Ann Kennedy Smith
Q: What drew you to Jane Harrison as a subject, given the range of female academics you study in Cambridge at the time?
Hers was a life that embodied the tensions and opportunities for women in higher education, showing how intellect, public prominence, and personal audacity could coexist and influence Woolf's own thinking about women's roles in scholarship.
Frances Spalding on Woolf, Bloomsbury, and Stevie Smith
Q: What drew you to write a biography about Stevie Smith?
She appreciated Smith's anonymity and the lack of many notable relatives, wanting to explore her unique perspective and inner life.
Frances Spalding on Woolf, Bloomsbury, and Stevie Smith
Q: What was it that first drew you to the Bloomsbury Group?
Frances explains her early influences, particularly the unconventional environments she encountered, which attracted her to the Bloomsbury Group.

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This show centers on Virginia Woolf and the wider Bloomsbury circle, with conversations that map Woolf's influence across writers, artists, and scholars. Recent episodes blend biographical detail, literary analysis, and archival finds—covering topics from early women's education in Cambridge to the reception of Woolf's work in contemporary criticism. Listeners can expect thoughtful interviews, deep dives into manuscripts and biographical contexts, and a consistent thread of how Woolf's ideas continue to shape modern writing and scholarship. A notable strength is the host's ability to draw out guests' personal journeys and the historical context behind their work, making it of interest to both committed Woolf fans and broader literary enthus... more

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