Virginia Woolf was an English writer, modernist, and a pioneer of the stream-of-consciousness narrative style. She is best known for her novels, including 'Mrs. Dalloway', 'To the Lighthouse', and 'Orlando'. Woolf was a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group, an influential group of intellectuals, artists, and writers. Her works often explored themes of gender, sexuality, and class. Woolf's writing style and insightful observations on the human psyche continue to captivate readers around the world.