“Orlando: A Biography” (1928) by Virginia Woolf (25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) is a groundbreaking novel that blurs the boundaries of time, gender, and identity. The story follows the character Orlando, who begins as a young nobleman in Elizabethan England and undergoes a remarkable transformation. Orlando lives for centuries, changing gender along the way, and experiences life in different historical periods. Through vivid prose and poetic language, Woolf explores themes of love, creativity, and the fluidity of identity. “Orlando” is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of gender roles, societal expectations, and the nature of self.
