unlocking the novel
a guide to modernism and postmodernism


Understanding Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway


Virginia Woolf took the next step in re-inventing fiction in her 1925 novel, Mrs. Dalloway.

 

Start by learning about Virginia Woolf, the Bloomsbury Group, and her innovative approach to fiction.

 

Then consider three approaches to understanding Woolf and her novel:

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"Unlocking the Novel" was created by students at Shepherd College. ©2003 Dr. Linda Tate