Mrs Dalloway

Virginia Woolf

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What can a single day reveal about an entire life?

First published in 1925, Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf is a landmark novel of modernist literature. Set over the course of one June day in post-World War I London, the story follows Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for an evening party—while her thoughts, memories, and emotions unfold in rich, flowing detail.

Through Woolf's innovative stream-of-consciousness style, the novel moves seamlessly between characters, revealing hidden fears, private joys, and the lingering impact of trauma and time. Alongside Clarissa's reflections runs the story of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran struggling with psychological wounds, creating a powerful meditation on life, death, and human connection.

This timeless classic explores themes of identity, mental health, love, aging, and the unseen lives people carry within them.

Inside this eBook, you'll experience:

One of the defining works of literary modernism

Woolf's groundbreaking narrative technique

Deep psychological insight into ordinary lives

A poignant portrait of society after war

Widely studied in universities and celebrated for its artistry, Mrs Dalloway remains essential reading for anyone interested in classic literature, feminist writing, or the evolution of the modern novel.

Enter a single day that contains a lifetime. Buy now and experience one of Virginia Woolf's greatest achievements.

Disponibile da: 21/01/2026.

Lunghezza di stampa: 190 pagine.

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