Dr. Clara Jones

Biography

Clara Jones is a Reader in Modern Literature at King’s College London, where she joined the English Department in September 2014 after completing her PhD at Queen Mary University of London. Her research primarily focuses on Virginia Woolf studies, delving into the political dimensions of Woolf's literary practice and her role in women's organizations during the twentieth century. Jones' monograph, 'Virginia Woolf: Ambivalent Activist', published in 2016, elucidates Woolf's political activism and her involvement in organizations such as the People's Suffrage Federation and the Women’s Co-operative Guild. Her articles have uncovered unpublished sketches of Woolf's work, enhancing scholarly understanding of her literary contributions. Jones is also engaged in a major project examining the literary and cultural history of women’s administrative labor in various organizations. In her teaching, she covers modules such as 'Activist Texts: Literature and Politics' and 'Mapping Modernism'. Beyond academia, she conducts Virginia Woolf walking tours in London and supports initiatives like Women’s History Month. Her extensive research output includes books, chapters, and articles that continue to explore the relevance of Woolf's work in contemporary discussions of literature and feminism.

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