Books like Orlando by Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolfโs novel chronicles the life of Orlando, a nobleman born in the Elizabethan era who, over three hundred years, transitions into a modern woman. Through supernatural longevity and gender shift, Woolf examines the construction of identity, the influence of history on personal narrative, and the possibilities of self-redefinition.
Set against both the opulence of aristocratic England and the shifting cultural mores of the 20th century, the novel blends satire, romance, and philosophical reflection, turning the memoir into a landmark work of feminist literature and transgressive fiction.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Virginia Woolf
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