Orlando - Annotated Edition with the original 1928 illustrations and an updated extra material

Orlando, a young nobleman and one of Queen Elizabeth I-s court favourites, is the object of many ladies- attentions, but after suffering heartbreak he prefers literary pursuits to entertaining any thoughts of marriage. Having obtained an ambassadorial post in Constantinople, Orlando falls into a long sleep and wakes up suddenly transformed into a woman. Also blessed with the gift of never ageing, she embarks on adventurous travels throughout Europe and the following centuries, observing what it is like to be female.A -fantastical biography- inspired by the life of the flamboyant writer Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is an amusing and eccentric jeu d-esprit, as well as a groundbreaking exploration of gender issues.