{"product_id":"mrs-dalloway-9781963549997","title":"Mrs. Dalloway","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore The Struggle Between Expression and Suppression with Virginia Woolf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eContested Classics\u003c\/b\u003e series, this special edition of Virginia Woolf's \u003ci\u003eMrs. Dalloway\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a unique opportunity to explore one of the 20th century's most captivating and contested novels. Published in 1925, Woolf's masterful narrative takes us through a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a high-society woman in post-World War I England, weaving a tapestry of thoughts, memories, and encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith in-text annotations this edition identifies and explores which sections are reasons for this book being banned:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploration of Mental Health:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMrs. Dalloway\u003c\/i\u003e boldly delves into the complexities of mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder, especially in its portrayal of the character Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran. This frank treatment of mental illness was pioneering for its time but has led to challenges in more conservative settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeminist Undertones:\u003c\/b\u003e The novel is celebrated for its early feminist undertones, examining the roles and expectations of women in society. However, these themes have also sparked debate, particularly in more traditional communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuicidal Ideation:\u003c\/b\u003e The depiction of suicidal thoughts and the eventual suicide of a character has been a point of controversy, raising concerns about its appropriateness for young readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStream-of-Consciousness Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Woolf's innovative narrative technique, while acclaimed, has also been critiqued for its complexity and perceived difficulty, leading some to challenge its inclusion in educational curricula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this edition of \u003ci\u003eMrs. Dalloway\u003c\/i\u003e readers are invited not only to experience Woolf's groundbreaking work but also to understand the controversies and discussions it has inspired over the years. This book is a must-read for those interested in literature that continues to challenge and provoke thought long after its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Woolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42964031897718,"sku":"9781963549997","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_aa430735-643b-4c83-8ca3-8d369647ea68.jpg?v=1767875566","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/mrs-dalloway-9781963549997","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}