Relapse Before Publication of The Voyage Out

As The Voyage Out approached its publication, the author experienced a significant health relapse, which marked a continuation of her long struggle with illness. This period of poor health persisted for most of the year, compounding the challenges she had faced over the previous two decades. Despite eventually beginning to recover, the impact of her health issues was profound. Those close to her noted a change in her demeanor and outlook, suggesting that her experiences had altered her in ways that were not entirely positive. This shift in her mental and emotional state was accompanied by recurrent bouts of depression, which would affect her for the remainder of her life. The interplay between her creative output and her health struggles highlights the complex relationship between an artist's personal experiences and their work, as well as the toll that chronic illness can take on one's life and creativity.