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Widely regarded as Virginia Woolf's most experimental and innovative novel,
The Waves is a profound exploration of self, identity, and the interconnectedness of human experience.
The Waves is structured around the soliloquies of six distinct characters, whose inner thoughts and emotions are interwoven with lyrical third-person descriptions of a coastal landscape. Through this unique narrative form, Woolf delves into the fluidity of identity and the complex interplay between individuality and community.
First published in 1931,
The Waves is a deeply poignant and thought-provoking work that challenges traditional storytelling, making it a cornerstone of modernist literature. It is an essential read for those who appreciate Woolf's groundbreaking approach to narrative and her insightful reflections on the human condition.
About the author
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer, born in South Kensington, London. Known for her feminist writings and pioneering work with the narrative style of stream of consciousness, Woolf is widely considered to be one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century. Some of her most famous works include Mrs. Dalloway, 1925, To the Lighthouse, 1927, and A Room of One's Own, 1929.
