Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' is a groundbreaking modernist novel that follows the events of a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class woman in post-World War I England. The narrative style weaves seamlessly between the protagonist's thoughts and perceptions, creating a deeply introspective portrait of a woman grappling with societal expectations and personal desires. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness technique captures the complexities of human experience and challenges traditional storytelling conventions. 'Mrs. Dalloway' addresses themes of identity, time, and the individual's place in society, making it a significant work in the literary canon. Woolf's masterful prose and unique narrative structure set this novel apart as a must-read for those interested in modernist literature.

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