The Hours (novel)

"The Hours" is a novel by Michael Cunningham that explores the interconnected lives of three women—Virginia Woolf, a 1920s literary icon; Laura Brown, a 1950s homemaker; and Clarissa Vaughan, a contemporary woman organizing a party. Each character grapples with themes of identity, mortality, love, and the search for meaning. Their stories are woven together to show how their experiences reflect and influence each other across time, emphasizing the universal struggle to find purpose and understanding in life. The novel delves into the complexities of human emotions and the enduring impact of literature and personal history.