Monday or Tuesday

"Monday or Tuesday" by Virginia Woolf is a compilation of concise narratives composed during the early 1900s that exemplifies Woolf's skill in utilizing stream-of-consciousness and her investigation into subjects like recollection, temporality, and awareness. Each account provides an exclusive viewpoint on common occurrences, interweaving the ordinary with the theoretical, and prompting readers to contemplate the more profound implications inherent in their observations of existence. Opening with "A Haunted House," the collection establishes a ghostly mood as a pair of apparitions explore their residence in pursuit of a missing object. Their ghostly movements juxtapose a narrator's brief impressions of their surroundings, highlighting the concepts of memory and desire. The unfolding stories draw readers into a reflective state and motivates them to contemplate the relevance of affection, bereavement, and the progression of years, establishing a thoughtful atmosphere.