Published in 1925, Mrs. Dalloway is a groundbreaking novel that unfolds in a single day in post-World War I London. The story captures the inner thoughts and experiences of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class woman planning a soirée, and Septimus Warren Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran. Set against the backdrop of a society grappling with societal changes, the novel employs stream-of-consciousness narrative, delving into the characters' minds to explore themes of memory, identity, and the effects of war. Woolf's masterful prose and innovative storytelling make Mrs. Dalloway a timeless exploration of the complexities of human existence.