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CliffsNotes on Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway

by Gary K Carey
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... Woolf moves us into Daisy's mind . We see Peter through Daisy's eyes and he becomes different from the man we know as Peter Walsh . Daisy sees Peter as having reserves , as being a bookish gentleman , and as being the best judge of ...

Synopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Mrs. Dalloway, you explore one of Virginia Woolf’s greatest works, which is about life, love, friendship, and acceptance. Here, you meet Clarissa Dalloway as she’s preparing for a party she will host that evening; and Septimus Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran struggling with the aftereffects of going to battle. This study guide carefully walks you through every step of a day in the life of Clarissa and Septimus by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Virginia Woolf, and gain insight into how she came to write Mrs. Dalloway. Other features that help you study include A list of characters Character analyses of Clarissa and Septimus A review section that tests your knowledge A bibliography for more study Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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Book Details

Published
August 20, 2007
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
60
ISBN
9780544182844

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