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Discover the profound depths of Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' like never before with 'The Annotated Mrs. Dalloway.' This essential annotated edition takes readers on an enlightening journey through Woolf's modernist masterpiece, first published in 1925. At the heart of this literary gem, we meet Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class Londoner preparing for a party, while the narrative intricately intertwines themes of time, mental health, and social structure—a true reflection of the human experience.
Acclaimed essayist Merve Emre delves into Woolf's personal diaries and notes, providing valuable insights into the writing process and intentions behind this iconic novel. Readers will appreciate the hundreds of illustrations and rare photographs that accompany Emre's thoughtful commentary, making 'The Annotated Mrs. Dalloway' not only a scholarly resource but also an engaging visual experience. Whether you’re a student studying modernist literature, a devoted Woolf fan, or a lover of classic novels, this edition is an indispensable addition to your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the artistry and originality of this timeless work and discover why 'Mrs. Dalloway' remains an influential piece of literature.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631496769
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631496769
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
"Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself." So begins Virginia Woolf's much-beloved fourth novel. First published in 1925, Mrs. Dalloway has long been considered Woolf's masterpiece. A pivotal work of literary modernism, its simple plot-centered on an upper-class Londoner preparing to give a party-is complicated by Woolf's satire of the English social system.
For decades, Woolf's rapturous style and vision of individual consciousness have challenged and inspired readers, novelists, and scholars alike. In this annotated volume based on the original British edition, acclaimed essayist and Oxford don Merve Emre mines Woolf's diaries and notes on writing to take us into the making of Mrs. Dalloway, revealing the novel's artistry and astonishing originality. Alongside her generous commentary, Emre offers hundreds of illustrations and little-known photographs from Woolf's life. The result is not only an essential volume for students and Woolf devotees, but an incomparable gift to all lovers of literature.
Acclaimed essayist Merve Emre delves into Woolf's personal diaries and notes, providing valuable insights into the writing process and intentions behind this iconic novel. Readers will appreciate the hundreds of illustrations and rare photographs that accompany Emre's thoughtful commentary, making 'The Annotated Mrs. Dalloway' not only a scholarly resource but also an engaging visual experience. Whether you’re a student studying modernist literature, a devoted Woolf fan, or a lover of classic novels, this edition is an indispensable addition to your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the artistry and originality of this timeless work and discover why 'Mrs. Dalloway' remains an influential piece of literature.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631496769
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631496769
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
"Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself." So begins Virginia Woolf's much-beloved fourth novel. First published in 1925, Mrs. Dalloway has long been considered Woolf's masterpiece. A pivotal work of literary modernism, its simple plot-centered on an upper-class Londoner preparing to give a party-is complicated by Woolf's satire of the English social system.
For decades, Woolf's rapturous style and vision of individual consciousness have challenged and inspired readers, novelists, and scholars alike. In this annotated volume based on the original British edition, acclaimed essayist and Oxford don Merve Emre mines Woolf's diaries and notes on writing to take us into the making of Mrs. Dalloway, revealing the novel's artistry and astonishing originality. Alongside her generous commentary, Emre offers hundreds of illustrations and little-known photographs from Woolf's life. The result is not only an essential volume for students and Woolf devotees, but an incomparable gift to all lovers of literature.