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Mrs. Dalloway

Mrs. Dalloway

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ISBN10: 1025854977
ISBN13: 9781025854977
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mrs. Dalloway is a landmark work of high modernism that explores a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class socialite in post-World War I London. As she prepares to host a party that evening, the narrative weaves through her inner thoughts and memories, contrasting her life with that of Septimus Warren Smith, a veteran suffering from severe shell shock. Virginia Woolf employs a revolutionary stream-of-consciousness technique to delve into the complexities of the human psyche, the passage of time, and the enduring impact of the Great War on British society.

The novel examines themes of mental illness, existential dread, and the rigid social structures of the early 20th century. Through its intricate structure and lyrical prose, Mrs. Dalloway captures the ephemeral nature of experience and the profound, often invisible connections between disparate lives. It remains one of the most influential works of 20th-century literature, celebrated for its psychological depth and innovative storytelling. Readers are invited into a masterful portrayal of the private struggles hidden beneath the surface of social etiquette and the haunting presence of the past in the present moment.

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