
Night and Day is a novel by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1919. It follows the lives of two friends, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet, as they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social expectations in Edwardian England. Katharine is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family, and is expected to marry a suitable man and settle down. Mary is a working-class woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. As their lives intersect, they must confront their own desires and expectations, and the expectations of society. The novel is set in London and its suburbs, and follows the characters through their daily lives. It is a story of love, friendship, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is also a meditation on the nature of time, and how it shapes our lives.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1919 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Feminist Literature, Romance · 34 chapters