9. Mrs. Dalloway: (pg 18) "The white busts and little tables in the background covered with copies of the Tatler and syphons of soda water seemed to approve… might of a whole cathedral":
There was a real publication entitled, The Tatler; it was a society journal about clubs and gaming published by Richard Steele in London from April 1709- January 1711. Woolf may have been referencing this periodical or she may have been creating a name for a common newspaper. Woolf is creating the respectful and awed tone of the English people for their monarchy during the time setting of Mrs. Dalloway. For centuries, the sight of Royalty brought about a sense of respect and loyalty. Everything, even lifeless objects seemed tuned in.
Italia, Iona. “The Tatler.” The Literary Encyclopedia. 05 November 2004. 28 September 2009. http://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=7889
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