{"product_id":"orlando-a-biography-with-introduction-by-m-mcquilling","title":"Orlando: A Biography (with Introduction by M.McQuilling)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew works have been as audacious, innovative, and profoundly influential in literature as Virginia Woolf's Orlando: A Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This remarkable novel defies convention and transcends boundaries, taking readers on a surreal journey through time, gender fluidity, and love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoolf's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orlando \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eisn't just a book it's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexperience! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It promises to leave readers questioning, pondering, and marveling at the sheer genius of Woolf's narrative craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a literary masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einspired by an equally extraordinary muse—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVita Sackville-West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, poet, novelist, gardener extraordinaire, and Woolf's intimate friend\/lover. The impact of Sackville-West on Woolf's creation cannot be overstated. From her aristocratic lineage to her rebellious spirit against rigid social constructs, from her passionate love affairs with both men and women to her unconventional lifestyle, and the tragic loss of her beloved home due to the laws of inheritance and gender in her time - all these elements found their way into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrlando\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoolf's brilliance shines throughout the pages, and so does her unabashed love of Vita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It's been referred to as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"longest and most charming love letter in literature.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special publication includes a fascinating Introduction by Madeleine McQuilling, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanswering the question\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: What or Who is Orlando? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer well-researched, insightful contribution delves into the complexities of Woolf's masterpiece, offering a nuanced understanding of the novel that is sure to enhance the reading of this timeless classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn a man in the Elizabethan era, Orlando lives for centuries, mysteriously transforming into a woman along the way. This transformation isn't merely physical—it delves deep into the psyche of gender identity and expression. The narrative beautifully portrays how societal norms change over time while challenging preconceived notions about masculinity and femininity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrlando: A Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been hailed as one of the earliest and most significant contributions to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLGBQ+ literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The novel's bold exploration of gender fluidity was groundbreaking when it was published in 1928 and continues to resonate with readers today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe invite you to enjoy Virginia Woolf's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrlando: A Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAiden Ashlyn's second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueer Classics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoffering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis annotated edition of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orlando: A Biography \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Introduction by Madeleine McQuilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterary comments and analyses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages of citations of references used in the Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal publication photos and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe First Edition Cover Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Portrait of Virginia Woolf by Charles Beresford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Postscript and Gratitude Page from the publisher Aiden Ashlyn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913622184127,"sku":"ff175428-555e-4c4e-a630-e046bdfac375","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/dcfc3c9d0bcd34fc458beafe823a6bf4.jpg?v=1785049458","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/orlando-a-biography-with-introduction-by-m-mcquilling","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}