An Unwritten Novel;With the Essay 'How Should One Read a Book?'

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of an unnamed female traveler on a train journey from London to the South Coast. As she observes fellow passengers, she crafts a fictional identity for a woman sitting across from her, exploring themes of perception and imagination. This modernist tale highlights the complexity of human connections and the assumptions we make about others during seemingly mundane experiences. Woolf's innovative style and psychological depth invite readers to reflect on identity and the art of storytelling.