Virginia Woolf's first novel, The Outward Journey, was written between 1910 and 1915. This novel, which contains the seeds of many themes that will deepen in the author's later works, draws attention with its unique style and characters. Offering a critical view of female identity, individual freedom, love, death and the rigid rules of society, the work marks the beginning of Woolf's literary journey. At the center of the novel is Rachel Vinrace, who lives a sheltered life with her aunts on the outskirts of London. Setting sail for South America on her father's ship, she begins to explore both the outside world and her own inner world. Her engagement to writer Terence Hewet, whom she meets on board, causes Rachel to confront social norms and her quest for individual freedom. As he becomes acquainted with intellectual circles, he begins to understand himself and the world more deeply. In this work, Woolf subtly explores the social structure of Edwardian England, the limitations women were subjected to and the individual's struggle for liberation. At the same time, Clarissa Dalloway, the unforgettable character of Mrs. Dalloway, which the author would later write, begins to take shape for the first time in this novel. With her extraordinary powers of observation, Woolf skillfully reflects the exuberance of youth, the excitement of discovery and the universal dimension of human relationships in Journey Outward. This autobiographical novel is a reflection of Woolf's inner world, her thoughts and emotional turmoil. With its timeless themes, Journey Outward takes a special place among Woolf's classic works.