Author: Woolf, Virginia
Synopsis:
In the bustling streets of post-World War I London, Clarissa Dalloway, a high-society woman, prepares for a grand party she is hosting. As she navigates through the city, her thoughts and memories intertwine with those of other characters, revealing the complexities of their lives and the profound impact of their choices. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, Virginia Woolf explores the inner workings of the human mind, the fleeting nature of time, and the profound connections that exist between individuals.
Genres: Modernist literature, psychological fiction, stream-of-consciousness
Themes: The passage of time, the complexities of human consciousness, the impact of societal expectations, the power of memory and reflection, the search for meaning and connection in life.
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