The Voyage Out

Exploring themes of homosexuality, women's suffrage, and colonialism, the novel follows Rachel as she embarks on a journey aboard her father's ship, encountering a diverse group of older, worldly individuals. Among them are Helen and Ridley Ambrose, who embody free-thinking artistic ideals. This debut work by Virginia Woolf, a key figure in modernist literature, showcases her pioneering use of stream of consciousness, setting the stage for her influential contributions to 20th-century writing.