Mrs. Dalloway

Exploring the inner lives of its characters, the novel intricately weaves Clarissa Dalloway's preparations for a party with her reflections on past choices and societal expectations. As she navigates her seemingly perfect life, her thoughts contrast sharply with those of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran grappling with trauma and isolation. Woolf delves into themes of identity, mental health, and the hidden struggles within social façades, revealing how little of our true selves we often share with the world.