Orlando A Biography - Virginia Stephen Woolf
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Orlando A Biography

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
345
ISBN
9780192818256
Embark on a journey through four centuries of English history with Orlando, a young nobleman who begins life in the Elizabethan court. This extraordinary figure lives through eras of profound change, experiencing the world from multiple perspectives as time unfolds around them. As Orlando navigates love, literature, and societal expectations, a mysterious transformation occurs, shifting their gender from man to woman.

Virginia Woolf crafts a narrative that explores the fluidity of identity and the enduring self amidst external change. This story delves into the essence of what it means to be human, transcending conventional boundaries of time and gender, while offering a satirical look at biography and the evolution of English culture. Discover a timeless exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of existence that remains relevant today.

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Orlando: una biografía Originally published in 1943
Original language
English
Original publisher RELOGIO D'AGUA

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