Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf
Published in 1928, this "biography," follows Orlando, a young nobleman in the prime of his life, as he begins his life in the court of Elizabeth I. Through unknown means, Orlando does not age past his prime, but instead goes through radical transformations, ending the book in the twentieth century as a woman. Orlando's story focuses on love, purpose, the difficulty in understanding one's place in the world. Woolf's most unique work, Orlando remains an influential work in gender and sexuality studies.
English author Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) ranks among the foremost writers of the modern era. A pioneer of the stream-of-consciousness narrative, she had a profound effect on other writers of the 1920s and 30s, and her influence endures to the present day. Many scholars still examine her work for their themes on gender and sexuality. Her works include novels such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, as well as the nonfiction book A Room of One's Own.
(Adapted from an earlier thrift bio)
(Adapted from an earlier thrift bio)
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486852720 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486852725 |
| Title | Orlando: A Biography |
| Author | Virginia Woolf |
| Series | Thrift Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2024-07-26 |
| Number of pages | 134 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |