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If you've not read Virginia Woolf then start here!
Queen Elizabeth I tells Orlando never to grow old. After such a magical experience of meeting this powerful woman, Orlando decides to stay young. He then s... READ MORE
A Dream in Words
This was a very dreamy book. Not in the whimsical sense. In the nonsensical sense - but be assured I mean that in the best way. The way Orlando is able to ... READ MORE
Synopsis
A biographical fantasy, inspired by the author's friend, Vita Sackville-West, which traces the history of the youthful, beautiful and aristocratic Orlando through four centuries in both male and female manifestations. The author also wrote "Mrs Dalloway", "To the Lighthouse" and "The Waves".
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780701209957
- Number of pages: 226
- Dimensions: 234 x 154 mm
- Weight: 384g
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View allA hilarious faux-biography of gender swapping
Orlando was my 5th read Virginia Woolf book, but I personally think it would be a great option for a first-Woolf given its relatively straight forward nar... READ MORE
Contorted Prose
Orlando was written in 1928 but the contorted style of prose makes it feel 18th century. Actually Dracula is better from a prose style point of view. Anywa... READ MORE