The Voyage Out

Rachel Vinrace embarks on a transformative journey aboard her father's ship, encountering a diverse crew, including a character who later appears in Woolf's "Mrs Dalloway." This narrative explores Rachel's self-discovery against the backdrop of Edwardian society, reflecting Woolf's own evolution from a restrictive upbringing to the liberating influences of the Bloomsbury Group. The novel serves as a clever satire and marks Woolf's debut, showcasing her emerging modernist style. This edition includes a new biography, enriching the reader's understanding of Woolf's significant impact.