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Mrs. Dalloway
Book • 1925
Published in 1925, 'Mrs.
Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf explores the lives of its characters over a single day in post-World War I London.
The novel centers around Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class housewife, as she prepares to host a party.
Her day is punctuated by a visit from Peter Walsh, an old suitor, and her reflections on her past choices.
The narrative also follows Septimus Warren Smith, a veteran struggling with shell shock and mental illness, whose story parallels and contrasts with Clarissa's.
The novel delves into themes of time, identity, social class, and the psychological impacts of war.
Woolf's stream-of-consciousness style provides a deep insight into the characters' inner lives, highlighting the complexities of human experience and the societal norms of the time.
Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf explores the lives of its characters over a single day in post-World War I London.
The novel centers around Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class housewife, as she prepares to host a party.
Her day is punctuated by a visit from Peter Walsh, an old suitor, and her reflections on her past choices.
The narrative also follows Septimus Warren Smith, a veteran struggling with shell shock and mental illness, whose story parallels and contrasts with Clarissa's.
The novel delves into themes of time, identity, social class, and the psychological impacts of war.
Woolf's stream-of-consciousness style provides a deep insight into the characters' inner lives, highlighting the complexities of human experience and the societal norms of the time.
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Mentioned as a Nobel Prize snub in literature, likely due to sexism and her avant-garde style.
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The Greatest Nobel Prize Snubs
Mentioned by Alexandra Schwartz when discussing depictions of shell-shocked soldiers and the impact of war on the psyche.
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War Movies: What Are They Good For?
Mentioned as a novelist whose work reflects Bergson's ideas on time.
Bergson and Time
Mentioned by Laura Otis as a book with complex female characters who subtly break the cultural emotion.
Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019)
Mentioned by Nathan Patti as a character study that doesn't translate well to film because of the importance of the character's internal thoughts.
Literature and Ted Lasso with Dr. Kristy Whaley
Recommandé par Nathalie Azoulai comme un roman qui évoque le récit, le sort des femmes et des hommes.
100 ans du Dalloway day : il était un jour avec Virginia Woolf
Referenced by Laura Otis when talking about fictional characters behaving badly, specifically Doris Killman.
Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019)
Mentioned as an example of an author who frequently uses semicolons, especially in Mrs. Dalloway.
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Recommended by MJ Franklin as a companion book to "Orbital," highlighting her ability to create sweeping narratives within tight frames.
Book Club: Let's Talk About "Orbital," by Samantha Harvey
