Orlando

Published in 1928, 'Orlando: A Biography' is a novel by Virginia Woolf that spans over three centuries, from the Elizabethan era to the 1920s.

The story revolves around Orlando, a young nobleman who begins as a favorite at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Orlando's life is marked by numerous romantic encounters, including a significant relationship with the Russian princess Sasha.

After a transformative period in Constantinople, Orlando awakens as a woman and continues her life, navigating the societal changes and constraints of different genders across various historical periods.

The novel is a tribute to Woolf's friend Vita Sackville-West and explores themes of gender identity, literature, and the fluidity of human experience.