Mrs. Dalloway: Mapping Streams of Consciousness

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #67

by David Oakey Dowling

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature.Each volume:

-- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text

-- Uses clear, conversational language

-- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages

-- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era

-- Provides an overview of the historical context

-- Offers a summary of its critical reception

-- Lists primary and secondary sources and index

Genres: Nonfiction

166 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[T.J. Gillespie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not sure how broad the audience is for a book like this, but it was illuminating. In terms of literary criticism and insights, it is much more useful than Francine Prose's Mrs. Dalloway Reader.

[Poetic Diva504 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was thorough in detailing aspects of Virginia Woolf’s works, and how her stream of consciousness flows throughout. The dissection of her complex novels makes this an interesting read. If one wants to write precise novels, this is an excellent guide for breaking apart novels for the sake of putting together your own.

[Luca Scarrott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an insightful read into Mrs Dalloway, it's very reliable and original. Would 100% recommend for both academic research reading and just for pleasure !!

[Kerry]

This book was fine I guess but I was just bored. Not really the book's fault, I just don't have patience for this sort of thing, I guess.