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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Mrs Dalloway

by Virginia Woolf
Aggregate Editorial Score78/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1925224 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway (1925) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Clarissa Dalloway prepares for a party while shell-shocked veteran Septimus Warren Smith drifts toward tragedy on a single June day in postwar London. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness masterpiece captures both the glittering surface and the dark undertow of Edwardian society. It remains one of the most influential novels in the English language. Themes of time, memory, mental health run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1925 and TIME 100 Best Novels 1925.

Book Details

AuthorVirginia Woolf
Published1925
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages224
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780156628518
Editorial Score78/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1925, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with time, memory, mental health, society gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Nobel Prize in Literature 1925; TIME 100 Best Novels 1925. Its aggregate editorial score of 78/100 reflects recognition from 2 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes Mrs Dalloway is how it handles its central concerns — time, memory, mental health, society — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Mrs Dalloway reflects Virginia Woolf's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 2 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
192560
TIME 100 Best Novels
list · global
192521
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About the Author
Virginia Woolf
United Kingdom
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Virginia Woolf is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mrs Dalloway about?

Clarissa Dalloway prepares for a party while shell-shocked veteran Septimus Warren Smith drifts toward tragedy on a single June day in postwar London. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness masterpiece captures both the glittering surface and the dark undertow of Edwardian society. It remains one of the most influential novels in the English language.

Who wrote Mrs Dalloway?

Mrs Dalloway was written by Virginia Woolf, from United Kingdom. First published in 1925.

What awards has Mrs Dalloway won?

Mrs Dalloway has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1925; TIME 100 Best Novels 1925.

Is Mrs Dalloway worth reading?

Mrs Dalloway is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 78/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in time, memory, mental health.

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What category is Mrs Dalloway?

Mrs Dalloway is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Mrs Dalloway from?

Mrs Dalloway originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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