The Waves

Brief Overview

«The Waves» is an experimental novel by Virginia Woolf, where the narrative unfolds through the inner monologues of six characters: Bernard, Susan, Rhoda, Neville, Jinny, and Louis. The book delves into their thoughts and feelings from childhood to adulthood, illustrating how their lives intertwine and diverge. The central theme of the novel is the flow of time and the inevitability of change, as well as the search for individuality and the meaning of life. The structure of the novel resembles waves that rise and fall, symbolizing the cyclical nature of human existence.