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“At one and the same time, therefore, society is everything and society is nothing. Society is the most powerful concoction in the world and society has no existence whatsoever”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Work

Orlando: A Biography

Orlando is a novel by Virginia Woolf, published in 1928. The story follows the protagonist Orlando, who begins as a young nobleman in the 16th century and experiences a series of transformations as he ages. The novel is notable for its stream-of-consciousness narrative and its exploration of themes such as gender, identity, and the passage of time. Woolf's innovative writing style and the novel's unconventional structure have made it a classic of modern literature. more

Author

Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf

British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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