Orlando Book

Orlando is Virginia Woolf’s dazzling, time‑defying novel about a young nobleman who lives for centuries and ultimately becomes a woman, offering a profound exploration of identity, love and the human experience.

The story begins with Orlando as a spirited youth in Queen Elizabeth I’s court, revelling in its glamour, language and adventure. As the centuries pass, Orlando travels through shifting eras, cultures and social expectations, living many lives and witnessing history unfold from an extraordinary vantage point. After a mysterious transformation, Orlando continues their journey as a woman, gaining new insight into freedom, constraint and the nature of the self. Playful, imaginative and deeply philosophical, Orlando remains one of Woolf’s most beloved and enduring works.

Key Features:

• A landmark novel exploring identity, gender and transformation
• Follows Orlando across centuries, from the Elizabethan age to the modern world
• Famous for its imaginative blend of history, fantasy and social commentary
• Rich, lyrical prose typical of Virginia Woolf’s innovative style
• Ideal for readers interested in gender, time, love and literary modernism