Privileging the inner person, the interior self, Mrs. Dalloway reminds us that what is within is more important and richer than the outer manifestation. What we see is mere set dressing in comparison to our inner life, even from those who, upon first glance, seem the most surface of people. A woman might be mendingContinue reading “Saying Farewell to Mrs. Dalloway”
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An Outing with Mrs. Dalloway and Company
For those interested in virtually following the characters in Mrs. Dalloway as they go about their day, may I suggest this wonderful website? There are maps and more over there. But be warned — there are also spoilers if you venture beyond the first page.
The Evocative Original Mrs. Dalloway Cover Art
Vanessa Bell, Virginia Woolf’s artist sister, painted many of Woolf’s book covers, including Mrs. Dalloway. The simple but not simplistic cover uses a white background and, of course, only black and yellow otherwise to entice a would-be reader. Works beautifully for me. The dust jacket reveals a window with, outside it, a balcony. The balconyContinue reading “The Evocative Original Mrs. Dalloway Cover Art”