Mrs. Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, published by Canterbury Classics on October 18, 2022, is a 216-page edition in English. This classic novel, originally released in 1925, focuses on Clarissa Dalloway, a married high-society woman in post-World War I London, as she prepares for a party at her home. The narrative delves into her awareness of social standing and her quest for self-discovery, capturing the internal and external conflicts faced by women in the early twentieth century.
Readers will find that the novel presents Clarissa’s stream of consciousness, which is frequently interrupted by memories of her past, offering a profound insight into her existential struggles. The work explores significant themes such as feminism and mental illness, reflecting the complexities of self-realization. This edition provides an accessible format for those interested in classic literature and the literary contributions of Virginia Woolf.
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Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel of feminism, existentialism, and self-realization is an essential read for all lovers of classic literature.
Virginia Woolf’s classic novel centers around Clarissa Dalloway, a married high-society woman in post–World War I London who is preparing for a party at her home in the evening. Acutely aware of her standing among other members of her elite social class but yearning to find her true self, Clarissa embodies the internal and external conflicts of women in the early twentieth century. As she makes her way about London, Clarissa’s stream of consciousness is constantly interrupted by memories of her past, giving the reader a keen insight into the mind of a woman undergoing an existential crisis. Beloved by generations of readers, Mrs. Dalloway is a landmark novel that explores themes of feminism, mental illness, and self-realization.
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