Part 1: Introduction
Biographical note
The genesis of To the Lighthouse
A note on the text
Part 2: Sununaries
A general summary
Detailed summaries
Part 3: Commentary
Point of view in To the Lighthouse
Characters in the novel
Symbolism
Part 4: Hints for study
Is To the Lighthouse a novel?
Plot in To the Lighthouse
Characterisation
Use of symbols
Part 5: Suggestions for further reading
The author of these notes