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Mrs. Dalloway

By Virginia Woolf
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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf is a captivating exploration of a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a high-society woman in post-World War I London. The novel intricately weaves together Mrs. Dalloway's thoughts and memories with the experiences of other characters she encounters. Woolf expertly captures the nuances of time, personal identity, and social expectations in this profound and introspective narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate explorations of the human psyche and the complexities of everyday life. Set over the course of a single day in post-World War I London, it offers a profound look into the inner lives of its characters, weaving their thoughts and experiences into a rich tapestry of emotional depth and societal commentary. If you're a fan of stream-of-consciousness narrative and elegant prose, this literary journey could capture your interest.

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Mrs. Dalloway

In the wake of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic, Clarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those she once loved. In another part of London, Septimus Smith is suffering from shell shock and is on the brink of madness.

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In the wake of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic, Clarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those she once loved. In another part of London, Septimus Smith is suffering from shell shock and is on the brink of madness. Their days interweave and their lives converge as the party reaches its glittering climax.

Over the course of a single day, Woolf achieves an uncanny simulacrum of consciousness, bringing past, present, and future together, and recording, minute by minute, the feel of life itself.

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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf is lauded for its innovative narrative style and stream-of-consciousness technique, offering profound insights into the consciousness of its characters. Critics often praise Woolf's lyrical prose and the novel's exploration of themes such as time, mental illness, and societal expectations. The book is frequently recognised for its deep character studies and its ability to envelop readers in the inner lives of its protagonists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435172654

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Virginia Woolf

About the Author

Virginia Woolf (1882 1941) transformed 20th-century literature. Woolf spent most of her life either writing or championing the works of other writers via the Bloomsbury Group or through Hogarth Press, which she cofounded with her husband, Leonard Woolf.

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