Orlando

Orlando is Virginia Woolf’s extraordinary novel following a young nobleman who spends his days in the vibrant life of Elizabethan court. Over the course of three centuries, Orlando undergoes a radical transformation: he becomes a modern woman aged thirty-six. This playful, thought-provoking tale delves into the nature of sexuality and identity, blending wit and lyrical prose to challenge conventional notions of gender and history. The work remains celebrated for its inventive narrative and its courage in exploring love, desire, and self-discovery.

The story places Orlando at the heart of shifting social eras, offering a unique perspective on how era and circumstance shape the heart. The author’s imaginative approach invites readers to reconsider what it means to be a man or a woman, and to question the boundaries between public life and private longing. The book is complemented by introductions that frame its significance and its adventurous spirit.

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• Auteur: Virginia Woolf
• Titel: Orlando
• Verhaal doorloopt eeuwen en veranderende tijden
• Transformatie naar moderne vrouw van 36
• Verkenning van seksualiteit en identiteit
• Inleidingen door Peter Ackroyd en Margaret Reynolds
• 272 pagina's; paperback-editie

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