"The Voyage Out" is Virginia Woolf's first novel, in which she first expressed her unique view of the world. The book tells about the journey of young Rachel Winningham on a ship to South America with a group of other passengers. In this journey, the heroine discovers new feelings, spirituality and the importance of self-determination. The novel "Swimming" demonstrates the subtle psychological depth and impressive aesthetics of Virginia Woolf, who skillfully reproduces the inner world of the characters and their inner conflict. The author enriches the text with sophisticated descriptions of nature and shades of feelings, which make the book an exciting journey into the depths of the soul. Thanks to "Swimming", the reader has the opportunity to hear the voice of one of the most outstanding writers of the 20th century, who opens new perspectives for understanding the world and oneself.