Mrs. Dalloway
Description
Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, "Mrs. Dalloway," offers a profound exploration of a single day in the life of its titular character as she prepares to host a party in post-World War I London. Through Woolf's revolutionary stream-of-consciousness technique, readers delve into Clarissa Dalloway's inner world, where memories of youth and past loves intermingle with the present realities of her social obligations and her contemplation of aging. The novel masterfully contrasts Clarissa's internal reflections with the external experiences of other characters, revealing the hidden depths and complexities within seemingly ordinary lives. It is a poignant examination of consciousness, societal expectations, and the enduring search for meaning in the everyday.
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Harcourt
Published Oct 28, 2002
216 pages
ISBN: 9780151009985
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Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
288 pages
ISBN: 9780241468647
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Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
224 pages
ISBN: 9780241436271
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Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
288 pages
ISBN: 9780241371947
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Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
192 pages
ISBN: 9780241341117
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 1925
312 pages
ISBN: 9780151009980
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First Published
1925
Language
eng
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