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Literary Career

Started with short journalistic pieces and longer reviews.

Became a regular contributor to London weeklies.

Published "The Voyage Out" in 1915, followed traditional patterns.

Experimented with language and structure in subsequent novels.

Notable works include:

"Mrs. Dalloway" (1925)

"To the Lighthouse" (1927)

"Orlando" (1928)

"A Room of One’s Own" (1929)

"The Waves" (1931)

Recognized as a literary genius but remained insecure about public reception.

Mental Illness

Battled mental illness, likely manic-depression, throughout life.

Plagued by inner voices and struggles.

Leonard Woolf, her husband, supported her through difficult periods.

Despite challenges, produced great works of literature.

Tragic End

On March 28, 1941, amidst World War Two, Woolf committed suicide.

Left suicide notes, walked to River Ouse, and drowned herself.

Loss of a gifted voice in literature.

Legacy includes experimental fiction and insightful criticism.