{"product_id":"9788490415313","title":"ORLANDO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrlando\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of modernist literature that defies conventions of gender and time. Written by Virginia Woolf, this novel is a refined parody of the biographical genre and a biting satire of sexism. Through the life of its protagonist, who spans centuries and changes sex, Woolf constructs a lucid reflection on identity, androgyny, and creative freedom. An essential read for those seeking an innovative and profoundly human narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows the extraordinary life of Orlando, a young nobleman of the Elizabethan court who, after a mysterious sleep, wakes up transformed into a woman. From that moment on, their existence unfolds over more than three centuries, crossing different historical eras and geographies, from 17th-century London to the exotic East and Victorian England. The work is a satire of traditional biographical literature and a critique of the gender roles imposed by society. Woolf uses this fantastical structure to explore how sexual identity shapes one's experience of the world and artistic creation, all narrated with a lyrical, ironic, and deeply subversive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender identity and androgyny as a form of freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of sexism and the social conventions of each era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and the permanence of the self through the centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between literature, biography, and fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for authenticity and artistic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in modernist literature, feminism, and experimental narrative. Also for those who enjoy works that question established norms and offer a deep reflection on human identity. Especially recommended for students of literature, gender theory, and anyone looking for an intelligent and transformative read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on gender fluidity, ahead of its time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brilliant and witty satire of social and literary conventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA poetic narrative that combines fantasy, history, and social criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on the freedom to be oneself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that challenges classic narrative structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: AA.VV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Orlando\" offers an excellent opportunity to access one of the most innovative works of the 20th century in a manageable and accessible format. The novel, originally published in 1928, remains astonishingly relevant and continues to be a key reference for understanding the evolution of feminist thought and avant-garde literature. Its brevity (90 pages) does not detract from the depth of a story that condenses centuries of human experience into exquisite prose. An essential title for any library that aspires to represent the diversity and richness of modern narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405069410651,"sku":"9788490415313","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849041531.jpg?v=1781822243","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490415313","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}