"A Haunted House"

"A Haunted House" is a humorous short story by Virginia Woolf that explores themes of love, memory, and the passage of time. Through the perspective of a narrator reminiscing about a personal experience, the narrative investigates how we interpret and give meaning to past events and relationships. Woolf employs lyrical language and stream-of-consciousness style to reflect the projective nature of memory, illustrating how our perceptions of a "haunted" house symbolize emotional ghosts—those lingering feelings and unresolved issues from the past. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the fluidity of memory and the way the past continues to influence us.