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The novel follows the extraordinary journey of a poet who undergoes a gender transformation from man to woman and lives for centuries, engaging with pivotal figures in English literary history. Inspired by the life of Vita Sackville-West, it blends satire with a rich exploration of gender identity and literary evolution. Recognized as a feminist classic, it has garnered significant attention in academic discussions surrounding women's writing and gender studies, making it a vital work in understanding the interplay of literature and identity.
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Orlando, Virginia Woolf
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Orlando
- Subtitle
- A Biography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Virginia Woolf
- Publisher
- Wisehouse Classics
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 134
- ISBN13
- 9789176375105
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Love, Women, Classics, LGBTQ+, Gifts for women, England, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Great Britain, English Literature, Adapted for Film, London, Psychological novels, Loneliness, Gender, Writers, Homosexuality, Wandering, Transgender, Transsexuality, Gender Change
- First published
- 1928
- Original title
- Orlando
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The novel follows the extraordinary journey of a poet who undergoes a gender transformation from man to woman and lives for centuries, engaging with pivotal figures in English literary history. Inspired by the life of Vita Sackville-West, it blends satire with a rich exploration of gender identity and literary evolution. Recognized as a feminist classic, it has garnered significant attention in academic discussions surrounding women's writing and gender studies, making it a vital work in understanding the interplay of literature and identity.