Virginia Woolf could be described as the early 20th century's version of the extremely gifted but tortured artist, who struggled with severe depression and ultimately took her own life. Her writings include fiction and influential essays, addressing both women's issues and "human" issues. With Victorian parents and modernist peers, Woolf created an approach of her own, which we'll sample in "The Mark on the Wall." If you're feeling ambitious, tackle her non-fiction essay "A Room of One's Own," in which Woolf's thoughts on the plight of women, particularly professional woman, are clarified.