Orlando

Virginia Woolf

Casa editrice: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

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Step into the Most Bold and Imaginative "Biography" Ever Written.

Spanning three centuries and two genders, Virginia Woolf's Orlando is a dizzying, poetic journey through history and identity. The story begins in the Elizabethan era with Orlando, a young nobleman and aspiring poet who enjoys the favor of the Queen. After falling into a deep sleep that lasts days, Orlando awakens in the 18th century to find they have undergone a mysterious transformation: they are now a woman.

Unburdened by the constraints of time or biology, Orlando lives through the Enlightenment, the Victorian era, and into the "present" day of 1928. Throughout this incredible voyage, Woolf explores the fluidity of the human spirit, the art of writing, and the shifting roles of men and women in society.

Written as a "love letter" to Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is a cornerstone of queer literature and a daring departure from the traditional novel. It remains one of Woolf's most accessible and joyful works—a high-spirited blend of historical fiction, satire, and fantasy.

Experience a story that transcends time and gender. Buy "Orlando" today and discover a masterpiece of modern imagination.

Disponibile da: 17/12/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 386 pagine.

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