Orlando

ebook A Biography

By Virginia Woolf

cover image of Orlando

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...
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. 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.
Orlando