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Follows Clarissa Dalloway's preparations for a party and Septimus Warren Smith's experience with PTSD after WWI. Explores themes of existentialism, mental health, and the interconnectedness of life.

Revolves around the Ramsay family's visits to the Isle of Skye in Scotland between 1910 and 1920. It tackles themes of desire for permanence versus the inevitability of change, the passage of time, and the subjective nature of reality.

Tells the story of Orlando, a poet who changes sex from man to woman and lives for centuries. Themes include gender and sexuality, the role of the poet, and the fluidity of identity over time.

An extended essay that argues for both a literal and figurative space for women writers within a literary tradition dominated by men. Themes include the patriarchal society and women's independence, both as writers and characters.

The novel traces the lives of six friends from childhood to old age. It uses a unique narrative style focusing on the inner lives of its characters, discussing themes of personal identity, the passage of time, and the nature of reality.

The last novel Woolf wrote; it's set on the day of a village pageant in the lead-up to WWII. It explores themes of national history and identity, the role of art, and the disruption of societal norms.

Woolf's first novel, it follows the journey of Rachel Vinrace to South America. Explores the themes of the oppressive nature of British society, the process of self-discovery, and the complexity of relationships and love.

The novel tells the story of Jacob Flanders, focusing on the people and events he comes into contact with, rather than on direct narrative about him. Addresses themes such as the futility of war, loss, and the impermanence of human life.

This novel contrasts the daily lives and romantic attachments of two different women, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet. It explores the themes of love and marriage, personal freedom, and the suffragette movement in Edwardian England.

Examines the lives of the Pargiter family over a span of fifty years. The novel inspects themes of social change and continuity, the passage of time, and issues of women's rights and the class system.

An essay in which Woolf discusses the causes of war and gender equality, proposing that women should be granted the same educational and professional opportunities as men in order to prevent militarism.

A quasi-biographical novel from the perspective of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel, Flush. It addresses issues of class and gender as well as the relationship between a pet and its owner.

A collection of eight short stories that experiment with narrative voice and perspective. Deals with themes of existential uncertainty, the nature of consciousness, and the complexity of human emotions.

A collection of posthumously published autobiographical essays. Woolf reflects on her own experiences of trauma, memory, and the creative process. Explores themes of subjective reality and the nature of existence.

This is a posthumous collection of Woolf's essays covering a wide range of topics from the mundanities of life to literary criticism. The titular essay muses on the nature of life and death through the metaphor of a moth's death.

A collection of essays by Woolf on various literary topics and figures. She encourages the reader to read literature for pleasure rather than for academic purposes and explores the concept of a 'common reader'.

A short story sequence that expands upon the characters and events of the novel Mrs. Dalloway. It further explores the themes of social conventions and the interplay of the inner lives of characters.

An essay where Woolf explores the nature and transformative power of illness. She delves into how sickness can change one's relationship to the world and language's shortcomings in expressing the experience of illness.

A series of six essays about London, providing a vivid portrait of the metropolis in the interwar period. Covers themes of urban life, history, and the stark contrast between different parts of the city.

A collection of Woolf's essays and reviews on literature and writers, showcasing her engagement with the literary culture of her time and contributions to literary criticism.

Edited extracts from the diaries of Virginia Woolf, which she kept over a 26-year period. Offers insight into her thoughts on writing and literature as well as her personal life and the events of the day.

A biography of the English painter and critic Roger Fry, a close friend of Woolf's. It contemplates themes of art and life balance, the role of the artist in society, and the nature of biography.

A collection of essays by Virginia Woolf on literary topics and reflections, including the art of writing and reading. The essays address the fluidity of literature, the creative process, and the balance between the factual and the imaginative.

A collection that includes two of Woolf's novels, each exploring existential themes, the human condition, and the profound effects of time and society on personal identity. 'Jacob's Room' delves into the emptiness after WWI, while 'The Waves' offers a poetic, stream-of-consciousness narrative.