Synopsis
Virginia Woolf’s Orlando has long stood as a dazzling landmark in feminist and queer literature. In this vivid adaptation by Susanne Kuhlendahl, Woolf’s fantastical biography comes to life anew: the tale of a passionate young nobleman who defies time and convention. Orlando begins his journey in the Elizabethan court and lives for over three centuries—transitioning along the way from a man into a woman, and from a restless youth into a self-assured figure of modernity. As eras shift and empires rise and fall, Orlando remains, navigating identity, desire, and the elusive nature of love.
With a foreword by Virginia Woolf scholar Anna Snaith, King’s College London.
From: Helvetiq
Notes on This Title
This is a graphic adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel of the same name, which features a genderfluid protagonist. Woolf herself appears as a character in the book. The text uses an outdated term for Roma people.
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Reviews
“It’s a fittingly innovative and playful take on the original.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
“In this whimsical, graphic adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s satirical love letter to Vita Sackville-West, writer and artist Susanne Kuhlendahl splices together key moments from Orlando to create something new, but familiar in the best way.” (Source: The Beat)
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