Mrs Dalloway

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The story intertwines the lives of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class housewife planning a party, and Septimus Smith, a war veteran grappling with shell-shock. As Clarissa reflects on her marriage and past relationships after meeting an old suitor, Septimus struggles to reintegrate into society post-World War I. Their parallel experiences explore themes of mental health, societal expectations, and the impact of war on personal identity.