Mrs Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself." Join Clarissa Dalloway on a transformative day in post-war London, where the boundaries of time, memory, and reality blur. Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece weaves together the inner lives of Clarissa and Septimus Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran, as their paths converge in the city's vibrant streets.
In this immersive exploration of human consciousness, Woolf masterfully captures the fluidity of time and the intricate web of thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape our lives. As Clarissa prepares for her evening party, memories of love, loss, and identity resurface, while Septimus grapples with the devastating impact of war.
Through Woolf's innovative stream-of-consciousness narrative, the past and present intertwine, revealing the profound connections between these two characters and the world around them. This meticulously edited edition, collated from all known proofs and manuscripts, ensures a rich and authentic listening experience.
Features:
- Elaine Showalter's insightful introduction and endnotes
- A map of Mrs. Dalloway's London, bringing the setting to life
- A catalog of emendations, ensuring textual accuracy
- Woolf's lyrical prose, expertly narrated
Limbur into the heart of London and the depths of the human experience with Mrs Dalloway, a timeless exploration of love, trauma, and the search for meaning.
