In To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf delves into the complexities of family life, art, and the passage of time. Set on the Isle of Skye, the novel follows the Ramsay family and their guests over a span of years, reflecting on memory, loss, and the fleeting nature of human relationships. Woolf 's stream-of-consciousness narrative captures the inner thoughts and emotions of her characters, painting a poignant portrait of life's impermanence.

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a British writer and one of the most influential figures in modernist literature. Known for her experimental narrative techniques, particularly stream of consciousness, Woolf explored themes of time, memory, and identity in her works. Her most famous novels include Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando.