Orlando A Biography
Orlando A Biography by Virginia Woolf, published by Vintage in 2004, is a unique exploration of identity and sexuality. This edition spans 219 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Orlando, a young nobleman in Queen Elizabeth’s court, who undergoes a remarkable transformation into a woman over the course of three centuries, offering a humorous and vibrant examination of the nature of gender and societal roles.
Readers will find that the book delves into themes of historical change, personal evolution, and the complexities of love and identity. As Orlando navigates the shifting landscapes of time and gender, the story provides insight into both the male and female experiences. This edition is part of the Vintage Classics Virginia Woolf series, curated by Jeanette Winterson and Margaret Reynolds, ensuring a faithful representation of Woolf’s original work.
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Virginia Woolf’s most unusual and fantastic creation, a funny, exuberant tale that examines the very nature of sexuality.
WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY PETER ACKROYD AND MARGARET REYNOLDS
As his tale begins, Orlando is a passionate young nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colourful delights of Queen Elizabeth’s court. By the close, he will have transformed into a modern, thirty-six-year-old woman and three centuries will have passed. Orlando will not only witness the making of history from its edge, but will find that his unique position as a woman who knows what it is to be a man will give him insight into matters of the heart.
The Vintage Classics Virginia Woolf series has been curated by Jeanette Winterson and Margaret Reynolds, and the texts used are based on the original Hogarth Press editions published by Leonard and Virginia Woolf.
**One of the BBC’s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**
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