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The narrative follows a poet who undergoes a gender transformation from man to woman, living for centuries and interacting with pivotal figures in English literary history. Drawing inspiration from Vita Sackville-West's family background, the novel serves as a satirical exploration of English literature. Recognized as a feminist classic, it has garnered significant attention in discussions of women's writing and gender studies, highlighting its relevance in contemporary discourse on identity and transformation.
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- Title
- Orlando
- Subtitle
- A Biography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Virginia Woolf
- Publisher
- Classic Wisdom Reprint
- Released
- 2024
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9781957990804
- 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 narrative follows a poet who undergoes a gender transformation from man to woman, living for centuries and interacting with pivotal figures in English literary history. Drawing inspiration from Vita Sackville-West's family background, the novel serves as a satirical exploration of English literature. Recognized as a feminist classic, it has garnered significant attention in discussions of women's writing and gender studies, highlighting its relevance in contemporary discourse on identity and transformation.