Virginia Woolf's writings addressed both personal and societal battles, including her struggles with mental illness and the constraints of gender in the early 20th century. Woolf explored themes of identity, feminism, and the complexities of relationships through her innovative narrative techniques. Her works, such as "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse," highlighted the inner lives of women, revealing their thoughts and emotions in a society that often marginalized them. Woolf's advocacy for women's rights and her essays on the significance of female authors have left an enduring impact on literature and feminist discourse.