"Clarissa Dalloway" is a novel by Virginia Woolf that explores the inner thoughts and feelings of its main character, Clarissa Dalloway. Set in post-World War I London, the story follows her as she prepares for a lavish party, reflecting on her life choices, relationships, and the passage of time. The narrative shifts between her memories and the present, revealing her struggles with identity and societal expectations. The novel also introduces other characters, such as Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran grappling with trauma. Their lives intersect, highlighting themes of mental health, love, and the search for meaning in a changing world. Through rich imagery and stream-of-consciousness writing, Woolf captures the complexity of human experience.