To the Lighthouse

Interesting Facts

• The book is considered one of the finest examples of modernist literature using stream of consciousness.
• The novel is set on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, which lends the work a special atmosphere of seclusion and nature.
• The structure of the novel is unusual: it is divided into three parts, each with its own temporal dimension.
• The central theme of the book is the exploration of time and memory, as well as their impact on human relationships.
• The characters in the novel often reflect on the meaning of life and art, making the work philosophical and profound.
• The image of the lighthouse symbolizes various aspects of human existence, such as hope, purpose, and the inevitability of change.
• The book was inspired by Virginia Woolf's childhood memories of summer holidays spent on the Cornish coast.