“… Dumnezeu știe de ce, chiar în clipa în care ne-am pierdut încrederea în legăturile dintre oameni, niște acareturi așezate la întîmplare, un pîlc de arbori, o claie de fîn sau o căruță ne oferă un simbol atît de desăvîrșit al idealului de neatins, încît ne reîncepem iarăși căutarea.”
Orlando is a novel by Virginia Woolf that tells the story of a young nobleman who, after a mysterious transformation, lives as a woman for several centuries. The narrative spans from the Elizabethan era to the early 20th century, blending biography, fantasy, and satire. The book examines the fluidity of gender, the nature of artistic creation, and the passage of time, all while maintaining a playful and lyrical tone. It is considered a key work in modernist literature and a pioneering exploration of gender identity. more
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
“Nervousness is easily read if you fidget or avoid eye contact”
“There are no insensitive hearts, just hearts that don't find it profitable to feel anymore”