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Classics · ThoughtfulA single day in the life of an upper-class London woman
Mrs Dalloway
See it on Amazon1925Demanding readSteady pace
What it is about
Clarissa Dalloway prepares for a party in post-war London while a shell-shocked veteran wanders the city. Woolf’s 1925 novel is a landmark of modernist writing.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Modernism · London · Memory
Screen adaptation
Mrs Dalloway (1997)
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About the author
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