In a tale set amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century England, a young woman named Rachel Vinrace embarks on a voyage to South America with her aunt and uncle. Eager to explore the world beyond her sheltered existence, Rachel encounters a diverse cast of characters aboard the ship, each grappling with their own desires and disillusionments. Amidst the exotic landscapes and social dynamics of the voyage, Rachel undergoes a journey of self-discovery and awakening, questioning societal norms and her place within it.
Published in 1915, The Voyage Out is Virginia Woolf's debut novel, introducing her distinctive narrative style and keen insight into human psychology. While initially receiving mixed reviews, the novel laid the foundation for Woolf's exploration of feminist themes and modernist techniques in her subsequent works.
VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.
