Winston (English, Humboldt State U., Calif.) has written a concise guide to Woolf's classic novel, providing the reader with thoughtful comments on its characters, their motives and relationships, the setting, tone, timing, composition, and the work's reception. Woolf, her career, and the literary, political, and cultural context of her writing are described in an introductory chapter. Includes discussion questions and a lengthy bibliography. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)