Orlando

Style and Technique

Orlando by Virginia Woolf is distinguished by its complex and multi-layered structure, combining elements of biography, historical novel, and fantasy. The language of the book is rich and expressive, employing metaphors, allegories, and symbolism, allowing the author to deeply explore themes of identity, gender, and time. Woolf uses the stream of consciousness technique, smoothly transitioning from one plot to another, creating a sense of continuous flow of the protagonist's thoughts and feelings. Orlando's gender change across different historical eras allows Woolf to address questions of social and personal identification, making the novel relevant even today.