On the Road with Penguin Classics Mrs Dalloway with Alexandra Harris
Feb 11, 2021
In this engaging discussion, biographer Alexandra Harris, an expert on Virginia Woolf, and Edgar Jones, a professor on the psychology of war, navigate the streets of Westminster while delving into 'Mrs Dalloway.' They explore Woolf's complex narrative, the interplay of time, memory, and emotional depth, as well as the societal perceptions of mental health in the 1920s. The conversation highlights significant themes of freedom, confinement, and the importance of human connection in a rapidly changing post-war London.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Mrs. Dalloway's Layers
04:36 • 21min
Walking Through Woolf's London
25:13 • 7min
Exploring Urban Narratives in Mrs Dalloway
32:31 • 2min
The Journey to Freedom: A Bus Ride Through London
34:29 • 2min
Navigating Mental Health and Society in Woolf's Work
36:09 • 24min
Embracing Life Amidst the Reality of Death in Woolf's Narrative
01:00:35 • 5min