MRS. DALLOWAY

Beskrivelse

“Mrs. Dalloway” is a novel by Virginia Woolf, published on May 14, 1925. Set in post-World War I London, the story unfolds over the course of a single day, following Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party she is hosting that evening. As she goes about her day, Clarissa reflects on her life, her choices, and her relationships. Parallel to Clarissa’s story is that of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran struggling with PTSD. Through these intertwined narratives, Woolf explores themes of time, memory, and the complexities of the human psyche. The novel is celebrated for its stream-of-consciousness style, offering a deep and poignant insight into the characters’ inner lives and the society they inhabit.
In October 2005, this book was included on TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 best English-language novels written since its first issue in 1923.