Orlando: A Biography is an influential novel by Virginia Woolf, first published on 11 October 1928. A semi-biographical novel based in part on the life of Woolf's lover Vita Sackville-West, it is generally considered one of Woolf's most accessible novels. The novel has been influential stylistically, and is considered important in literature generally, and particularly in the history of women's writing and gender studies. A film adaptation was released in 1992, starring Tilda Swinton as Orlando and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth I. (wikipedia.org)
Orlando: A Biography is an influential novel by Virginia Woolf, first published on 11 October 1928. A semi-biographical novel based in part on the life of Woolf's lover Vita Sackville-West, it is generally considered one of Woolf's most accessible novels. The novel has been influential stylistically, and is considered important in literature generally, and particularly in the history of women's writing and gender studies. A film adaptation was released in 1992, starring Tilda Swinton as Orlando and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth I. (wikipedia.org)
Adeline Virginia Woolf, born on January 25th, 1882, in London, was a well-known UK writer from a wealthy family. Her father, Sir Leslie Stephen, was also a famous writer. During her early years, she met renowned British writers and poets like Henry James, George Eliot, and Alfred Tennyson.Woolf's writings focus on gender, class, and mental health. She used a unique style called "stream-of-consciousness narration" to show her characters' thoughts and feelings. This technique is seen in her famous works like Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse.Kew Gardens was written by Woolf in 1917 and published in 1919. The story is set in London's Royal Botanic Gardens and follows characters exploring the gardens, interwoven with detailed descriptions of plant life, reflecting on life's complexities after World War I.The story marks a significant period in Woolf's career, where she experimented with new literary techniques amid societal unrest following the war. Kew Gardens explores themes of life's fleeting nature, finding beauty in everyday moments, and the connections between all things through innovative storytelling.Similarly, A Society, written in 1920 and published in 1921, focuses on a group of women forming a society to challenge feelings of intellectual inferiority to men. This story critiques societal norms, gender roles, and the search for identity, reflecting Woolf's engagement with feminist themes and narrative styles.Woolf's works indicate her commitment to addressing gender inequality and societal expectations on women, showcasing her pioneering exploration of feminist ideas and narrative techniques. Despite her struggles with mental health, Woolf's legacy as a writer and feminist icon endures, inspiring readers even today, over a century after her passing.
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Süddeutsche Zeitung | Besprechung von 04.08.2015NEUE TASCHENBÜCHER Der längste Liebesbrief So viel Tohuwabohu und Travestie wie in Virginia Woolfs Roman „Orlando“ hat die Literatur seit den seligen Tagen Tristram Shandys nicht mehr gesehen. Die subtile Melodie dieses von einem sprachlichen Feuerwerk begleiteten furiosen Mummenschanzes, unterlegt mit feinstem britischen Humor, musste hiesigen Ohren bislang etwas verborgen bleiben. Mit Melanie Walz’ Neuübersetzung hat ein vermeintlich verstaubter Klassiker aus dem vorigen Jahrhundert endlich den passenden Sound gefunden. Mit der als staubtrockene Biografie getarnten, rund fünf Jahrhunderte währenden Geschichte eines unsterblichen Helden, der sich im Verlauf der Erzählung als eine entzückende Heldin entpuppt, wollte Woolf nach eigenem Bekunden so richtig „über die Stränge schlagen“. So hatte sie es Lord, pardon Lady Orlandos leibhaftigem Modell, ihrer Freundin und Geliebten Vita Sackville-West angekündigt. Deren Sohn nannte den Roman, der im Übrigen ganze soziologische Abhandlungen zum Thema Sex und Gender ersetzen kann, den „längsten und bezauberndsten Liebesbrief in der Literatur“. Kein Wunder, ist doch hier einfach alles anders. VOLKER BREIDECKER
Virginia Woolf: Orlando. Eine Biografie. Aus dem Englischen von Melanie Walz. Insel Verlag, Berlin 2015. 304 Seiten, 8 Euro. DIZdigital: Alle Rechte vorbehalten – Süddeutsche Zeitung GmbH, München Jegliche Veröffentlichung und nicht-private Nutzung exklusiv über www.sz-content.de
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