About the book
“Come, come! I’m sick to death of this particular self. I want another.”
As this centuries-spanning tale begins, Orlando is a passionate sixteen-year-old nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colorful delights of Queen Elizabeth I’s court. By the close, three centuries have passed, and he will have transformed into a thirty-six-year-old woman in the year 1928. Orlando’s journey is also an internal one—he is an impulsive poet who learns patience in matters of the heart, and a woman who knows what it is to be a man.
Virginia Woolf’s most unusual creation, this classic of feminist literature is a fantastical mock biography—a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of love and gender identity.
Editions of Orlando, A Biography
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780156701600
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544107083
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“Come, come! I’m sick to death of this particular self. I want another.”
As this centuries-spanning tale begins, Orlando is a passionate sixteen-year-old nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colorful delights of Queen Elizabeth I’s court. By the close, three centuries have passed, and he will have transformed into a thirty-six-year-old woman in the year 1928. Orlando’s journey is also an internal one—he is an impulsive poet who learns patience in matters of the heart, and a woman who knows what it is to be a man.
Virginia Woolf’s most unusual creation, this classic of feminist literature is a fantastical mock biography—a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of love and gender identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orlando, A Biography about?
“Come, come! I’m sick to death of this particular self. I want another.”
As this centuries-spanning tale begins, Orlando is a passionate sixteen-year-old nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colorful delights of Queen Elizabeth I’s court. By the close, three centuries have passed, and he will have transformed into a thirty-six-year-old woman in the year 1928. Orlando’s journey is also an internal one—he is an impulsive poet who learns patience in matters of the heart, and a woman who knows what it is to be a man.
Virginia Woolf’s most unusual creation, this classic of feminist literature is a fantastical mock biography—a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of love and gender identity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Orlando, A Biography?
Fiction > Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Orlando, A Biography?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780156701600
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Orlando, A Biography?
Virginia Woolf
Who is the Publisher of the book Orlando, A Biography?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Orlando, A Biography is available as paperback(ISBN 9780156701600) and ebook(ISBN 9780544107083)
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