The Years

Focusing on the Pargiter family across three generations, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, capturing their complex relationships and societal shifts. The children navigate the transition from Victorian norms to a world reshaped by war. Virginia Woolf employs a fluid and innovative style to highlight the disconnection between personal experiences and historical events. This penultimate novel showcases the resilience of the individual and Woolf's distinctive voice, creating a rich tapestry of time, generation, and class.