Virginia Woolf is credited with founding the feminist literary movement in the 20th century. Her groundbreaking works, including A Room of One's Own and Mrs. Dalloway, challenged traditional gender roles and explored the complexities of female identity. Woolf's essays and fiction articulated the need for women’s liberation in literature and society. Through her innovative narrative techniques and emphasis on women's experiences, she opened the door for future generations of female writers. Woolf remains a pivotal figure in both feminism and modernist literature, influencing countless authors and feminist discourse.