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Orlando

A journey through time, gender, and self-discovery

Virginia Woolf author Tilda Swinton editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:5th Jul '18

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In Orlando, Virginia Woolf crafts a profound narrative about identity and transformation, exploring the fluidity of gender through the life of its captivating protagonist.

Virginia Woolf's Orlando is a captivating exploration of time, gender, and identity that invites readers on an extraordinary journey. Set against the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth I's court, the narrative follows the enchanting Orlando, a young man who appears to transcend the boundaries of his era. One fateful morning, he awakens as a woman, embarking on a transformation that challenges societal norms and expectations.

As Orlando navigates the complexities of life in the eighteenth century, Woolf delves into themes of queer identity and the fluidity of self. The story unfolds with a sense of magic and wonder, intertwining elements of history and fantasy. Through Orlando's experiences, readers are encouraged to reflect on the nature of love, literature, and the passage of time.

Orlando stands as one of the twentieth century's most significant works, celebrating the radical possibilities of existence. It serves as a love letter to the human experience, transcending traditional boundaries and inviting us to embrace the multitude of identities we all possess. Woolf's prose is both lyrical and thought-provoking, making this novel a timeless exploration of what it means to be human.

Orlando is the book to put under your pillow and rest upon -- TILDA SWINTON
Wonderfully bold and inventive * * Observer * *
Sexy, provocative and tantalising -- JEANETTE WINTERSON
A book that refuses all constraints: historical, fantastical, metaphysical, sociological . . . Orlando is a joyful and passionate declaration of love as life, regardless of gender . . . Reading Orlando is a pleasure. It is like sitting up all night by the fire with an old friend and a bottle of wine, where the talk is easy, whether of great things or small, and when, as morning comes, you feel better * * New Statesman * *

ISBN: 9781786892454

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 17mm

Weight: 224g

304 pages

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