Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English author and one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century. Known for her pioneering use of stream of consciousness and exploration of the inner lives of her characters, Woolf's major works include Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando. She was a central f igure in the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of writers, artists, and intellectuals who shaped British cultural life. Woolf also wrote essays on literature, feminism, and society, with A Room of One's Own being a foundational feminist text. Her innovative style and bold ideas continue to inspire readers and writers around the world.