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Mrs Dalloway

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By Virginia Woolf
Series: Evergreens
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Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf takes place over the course of a single day in London, primarily following Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party. The novel delves into her thoughts and memories, reflecting on her life decisions and relationships. Interwoven with other characters' perspectives, it explores themes of time, identity, and the social fabric of post-war England.
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If you enjoy exploring the intricacies of human consciousness and the fluidity of time, you might find this novel captivating. It's a masterful exploration of a single day in post-World War I London, offering rich insights into personal identity, societal expectations, and the interconnectedness of people's lives. This book may appeal to fans of beautifully crafted prose and deep psychological insight.

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One of Virginia Woolf's most famous novels, Mrs Dalloway is a triumph of experimentation, a cornerstone of Modernism and a subtle examination of love, freedom, mental illness and the female condition in society.

Mrs Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf that details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional high-society woman in post–First World War England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels.

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As Mrs Dalloway works on the preparations for a dinner party, her thoughts throughout the day wander from memories of the past to interrogations about the present and lead her to assess the choices she has made in life and love. Her monologue interweaves with the account of the distress, on that same day, of the shell-shocked veteran Septimus Warren Smith, whose trauma and hallucinations end in tragedy, as the links between the two characters unfold.

One of Virginia Woolf’s most famous novels, Mrs Dalloway is a triumph of experimentation, a cornerstone of Modernism, and a subtle examination of love, freedom, mental illness, and the female condition in society.

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Mrs Dalloway is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and depiction of modernist themes. Virginia Woolf is praised for her use of stream-of-consciousness technique, allowing readers to delve deeply into the characters' thoughts and emotions. Reviews often highlight the novel’s intricate exploration of time and perception, as well as Woolf's masterful use of language to create a vivid and immersive reading experience.

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ISBN: 9781847494009

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

The most famous member of the Bloomsbury Group, Virginia Woolf (1882– 1941) was a novelist, essayist and critic. Her writing established her as one of Modernism’s leading exponents, as well as a pioneering feminist. Her most famous works include To the Lighthouse, Orlando and Mrs Dalloway.

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