Mrs. Dalloway (novel)

"Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf explores a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party in post-World War I London. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, the novel delves into her thoughts, memories, and interactions, revealing inner struggles, societal expectations, and the lingering effects of war. It also follows others, like Septimus, a shell-shocked veteran, highlighting themes of mental illness and mortality. The book examines the passage of time, the complexity of human consciousness, and the interconnectedness of lives, portraying both personal reflection and the social fabric of early 20th-century London.