Mrs. Dalloway

Mrs. Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf that was adapted from two short stories. It is a moving portrait of a day in the life of one woman, her thoughts, and perceptions, and the influence of war on the human psyche. Clarissa Dalloway is a aristocratic woman who has had her lifestyle interrupted by the war, while Septimus Warren Smith is a wounded veteran left to fend for himself on the streets of London. Throughout the day, Mrs. Dalloway muses on her youth and fantasizes about leaving her husband, while Septimus is struck with powerful hallucinations and taken to a psychiatric hospital. This edition of Mrs. Dalloway is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Mrs. Dalloway, a novel by Virginia Woolf, was published in 1925. It is an adaptation of two short stories, "Mrs. Dalloway in Bond Street" and "The Prime Minister." The novel offers a captivating portrayal of a single woman's day, encompassing her thoughts, perceptions, and the profound impact of war on the human psyche. Regarded as one of Woolf's most significant works, Mrs. Dalloway is often celebrated as one of the greatest English-language novels of the 20th century.

In the aftermath of the Great War, two Londoners lead vastly different lives. Clarissa Dalloway, a noblewoman, finds her privileged lifestyle interrupted and grapples with the dissonance between her idyllic past and the tumultuous present ravaged by conflict. On the other hand, Septimus Warren Smith, a wounded veteran, finds himself abandoned on the streets of England's capital, struggling to survive. Throughout the day, as Mrs. Dalloway prepares for an evening party, she reflects on her childhood in the countryside and indulges in fantasies of leaving her husband, Richard.

Meanwhile, Septimus resides in a park with his estranged Italian wife, Lucrezia. Suffering from a mental breakdown, he experiences intense hallucinations and is ultimately admitted to a nearby psychiatric hospital. Despite his education and military achievements, Septimus feels disconnected from the society he once fought to protect. The very society that gathers at Mrs. Dalloway's opulent home that night has left him behind.

This edition of Mrs. Dalloway is a testament to the enduring legacy of Virginia Woolf's work. With a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, it presents a classic work of English literature reimagined for contemporary readers. The novel's timeless themes and profound insights continue to resonate with readers, making it a valuable addition to the literary canon.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135687