Description
Orlando, a young nobleman and one of Queen Elizabeth I's court favourites, is the object of many ladies' attentions, but after suffering heartbreak he prefers literary pursuits to entertaining any thoughts of marriage. Having obtained an ambassadorial post in Constantinople, Orlando falls into a long sleep and wakes up suddenly transformed into a woman. Also blessed with the gift of never ageing, she embarks on adventurous travels throughout Europe and the following centuries, observing what it is like to be female. A "fantastical biography" inspired by the life of the flamboyant writer Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is an amusing and eccentric jeu d'esprit, as well as a groundbreaking exploration of gender issues.
About the Author
The most famous member of the Bloomsbury Group, Virginia Woolf (1882- 1941) was a novelist, essayist and critic. Her writing established her as one of Modernism's leading exponents, as well as a pioneering feminist. Her most famous works include To the Lighthouse, Orlando and Mrs Dalloway.
Reviews
She was doing with language something like what Jimi Hendrix does with a guitar. -- Michael Cunningham
Book Information
ISBN 9781847493705
Author Virginia Woolf
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 272g
About the Author
The most famous member of the Bloomsbury Group, Virginia Woolf (1882- 1941) was a novelist, essayist and critic. Her writing established her as one of Modernism's leading exponents, as well as a pioneering feminist. Her most famous works include To the Lighthouse, Orlando and Mrs Dalloway.
Reviews
She was doing with language something like what Jimi Hendrix does with a guitar. -- Michael Cunningham
Book Information
ISBN 9781847493705
Author Virginia Woolf
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 272g
