This study examines how ‘the method of historical narration’ is displayed in Virginia Woolf’s The Years. It considers two main points regarding Woolf’s views of the historical novel or historiography. First, Woolf’s book is not a history but a creative historical novel composed with Woolf’s creative method of historical narration. She combines the explanation of one family history with the characteristics of modernism like ‘consciousness’ and ‘dreams.’ No other of Woolf’s works can equal The Years with reference to ‘the method of historical narration.’ This work gives us realistic facts along with artistic achievements. Second, Woolf tries to show the background of existentialism in order to deliver the feelings and attitudes of the main characters. Especially Eleanor and Peggy have the self-awareness of their beings while they wonder what their place in the world might be. It is very valuable that these attitudes also give other characters as well as themselves the possibility of energetic activities. For this reason, Eleanor tries to keep the tradition of the Pargiters in spite of giving up the role of ‘angel of history’; Peggy wishes to develop individualism for the sake of the younger generation. Therefore, this essay argues that The Years is a superior work for inspiring readers with the artistic vision and dreams of the main characters when compared with other historical works.