Orlando: a Biography
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Start Publishing PD · Ebook · September 15, 2025
Virginia Woolf's Orlando is a groundbreaking novel that transcends the boundaries of time, gender, and identity.
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- Who it’s for
- A playful, centuries-spanning novel turns identity into an evolving question.
- Genres
- Literary Fiction, Feminist Fiction, Transgender Fiction
- Published
- Start Publishing PD, September 15, 2025
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Virginia Woolf's Orlando is a groundbreaking novel that transcends the boundaries of time, gender, and identity. Spanning over three centuries, it follows the life of its titular character, Orlando, who begins as a young nobleman in the Elizabethan era and undergoes a remarkable transformation into a woman in the 20th century. Woolf masterfully explores themes of fluidity in gender and the nature of self, challenging societal norms and expectations.
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Through a rich tapestry of historical and literary references, Orlando invites readers to reflect on the complexities of identity and the passage of time, all while maintaining a playful and innovative narrative style. This novel not only serves as a profound commentary on the roles of gender and sexuality but also celebrates the liberating power of creativity and self-expression.
Time, Self, Play
A playful, centuries-spanning novel turns identity into an evolving question.
Come here for
- A lively meeting of historical reference and inventive narration
- Questions about gender, selfhood, and the passage of time
Expect
- A narrative that crosses three centuries
- Playful reflection on identity and social expectations
Where it sits
| Transgender Fiction | 56% |
|---|---|
| Literary Fiction | 52% |
| Feminist Fiction | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Historical Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Biographical Fiction
- Authors
- Virginia Woolf
- Publisher
- Start Publishing PD
- Published
- September 15, 2025
- Format
- Ebook
- Reading lane
- Historical Fiction