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Orlando by Virginia Woolf 2024 Paperback Edition

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Number of Pages: 90 Pages Synopsis: An adaptation of the "longest and most charming love letter in literature," written by Virginia Woolf for her lover, Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is a theatrical, wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando's adventures begin as a young man, when he serves as courtier to Queen Elizabeth. Through many centuries of living, he becomes a 20th-century woman, trying to sort out her existence. This fresh stage adaptation from Sarah Ruhl uses narrative and a chorus to enact lyrical, instant and whimsical transformations as Orlando travels through countless epochs., An adaptation of the "longest and most charming love letter in literature," written by Virginia Woolf for her lover, Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is a theatrical, wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando's adventures begin as a young man, when he serves as courtier to Queen Elizabeth. Through many centuries of living, he becomes a 20th-century woman, trying to sort out her existence. This fresh stage adaptation from Sarah Ruhl uses narrative and a chorus toenact lyrical, instant and whimsical transformations as Orlando travels through countless epochs. Intended Audience: Trade Genre: Fiction ISBN-10: 0573711313 Publication Year: 2024 Dewey Decimal: 823.912 Item Height: 0.2 in Adapted by: Ruhl, Sarah Topic: Contemporary Women, Lgbt / General Item Length: 8 in Dewey Edition: 23 brand: Concord Theatricals Author: Virginia Woolf Format: Trade Paperback Book Title: Orlando Item Weight: 0.4 Oz Publisher: Concord Theatricals Item Width: 5 in Language: English ISBN-13: 9780573711312 gtin13: 9780573711312 Reviews: Ms. Ruhl, the gifted playwright whose work has been characterized by a mixture of the feminist and the fabulist that finds a natural echo in Orlando, modestly cedes the stage to Woolf in this economical adaptation of Woolf's 1928 novel... The stage Orlando faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.' - New York Times|9780573711312|

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Further Details Title: Orlando Condition: New Author: Virginia Woolf Publisher: Samuel French Ltd EAN: 9780573711312 ISBN: 9780573711312 Format: Paperback Contributor: Sarah Ruhl (Adapted by) Release Date: 10/31/2024 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Fiction Item Height: 203mm Item Length: 127mm Description: An adaptation of the "longest and most charming love letter in literature," written by Virginia Woolf for her lover, Vita Sackville-West,Orlandois a theatrical, wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando's adventures begin as a young man, when he serves as courtier to Queen Elizabeth. Through many centuries of living, he becomes a 20th-century woman, trying to sort out her existence. This fresh stage adaptation from Sarah Ruhl uses narrative and a chorus to enact lyrical, instant and whimsical transformations as Orlando travels through countless epochs. Release Year: 2024 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. This fresh adaptation of Woolf’s timeless classic breathes new life into Orlando’s magical journey. Witty, poetic, and deeply imaginative, it captures the essence of love and transformation across centuries. A must-read for fans of Woolf and newcomers alike—playful, profound, and utterly enchanting.

    M. Saravanan

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