To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf (Wordsworth Classics)

Description

*To the Lighthouse* by Virginia Woolf is a landmark in modernist literature, known for its innovative narrative style and exploration of complex psychological themes. Set in the early 20th century, the novel follows the Ramsay family and their friends during two visits to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The story unfolds in three parts: “The Window,” which captures the family dynamics and their desire to visit the nearby lighthouse; “Time Passes,” a poetic section depicting the silent passage of time and the effects of World War I on the family’s home; and “The Lighthouse,” where a final journey to the lighthouse becomes a symbolic quest for meaning.

Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness technique provides intimate glimpses into each character’s inner life, particularly Mrs. Ramsay’s nurturing presence and Mr. Ramsay’s intellectual struggles. *To the Lighthouse* delves into themes of love, loss, memory, and the search for personal identity, as each character reflects on the passage of time and the transient nature of life. Woolf’s lyrical prose and layered storytelling make the novel a profound meditation on family, art, and human connection.