The Mrs. Dalloway Reader

This first volume of its kind contains the complete text of and guide to Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, plus Mrs. Dalloway's Party and numerous journal entries and letters by Virginia Woolf relating to the book's genesis and writing. The distinguished novelist Francine Prose has selected these pieces as well as essays and appreciations, critical views, and commentary by writers famous and unknown. Now with additional scholarly commentary by Mark Hussey, professor of English at Pace University, this complete volume illuminates the creation of a celebrated story and the genius of its author. Includes essays and commentary from:

Michael Cunningham

E. M. Forster

Margo Jefferson

James Wood

Mary Gordon

Elaine Showalter

Daniel Mendelsohn

Sigrid Nunez

Deborah Eisenberg

Elissa Schappell