Virginia Woolf was a prominent English writer and a key figure in the modernist literary movement. Known for her innovative narrative techniques, she explored themes of time, consciousness, and the inner lives of her characters in works such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse. Woolf was also a significant feminist voice, advocating for women's rights and the importance of women's perspectives in literature. Her essay, A Room of One's Own, argues for women's independence and creative freedom, making her a lasting influence on both literature and feminist thought.