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Orlando: By Virginia Woolf

Orlando: By Virginia Woolf

Woolf, Virginia

Paperback

Historical Fiction

ISBN10: 232259590X
ISBN13: 9782322595907
Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
Published: Sep 12 2025
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Orlando by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking work of English literature that defies conventional genres and expectations. Published in 1928, the novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Orlando, a young nobleman who begins his journey in Elizabethan England and lives for centuries, experiencing dramatic transformations including a change of gender along the way. Woolfs narrative blends historical fiction, fantasy, and satire, creating a unique meditation on identity, love, and the passage of time. Through Orlandos adventures across different eras and social milieus, Woolf explores themes of gender identity, transformation, and the fluidity of the self. The novel is celebrated for its wit, lyrical prose, and innovative structure, which challenges traditional notions of biography and history. Orlandos immortality and mutable identity serve as a metaphor for the human experience, reflecting Woolfs interest in the complexities of being and the limitations of societal norms. Orlando is widely regarded as a pioneering work in queer literature and feminist writing, as well as a cornerstone of literary modernism. Its playful yet profound examination of love, art, and self-discovery continues to resonate with readers interested in historical fiction, gender studies, and English literature.

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