What is a stream of consciouness narrative style?

A stream of consciousness narrative style is a literary technique that attempts to replicate the flow of thoughts and inner monologue of a character in a continuous and often fragmented manner. This style aims to provide insight into the character's emotions, memories, and associations without following a traditional linear structure. Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" is a notable example of a novel that employs a stream of consciousness narrative.