{"product_id":"9789357022972","title":"Orlando","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of literary fiction presented as a historical biography. It follows a poet who travels across centuries and undergoes a gender transformation, using this life as a lens on identity, desire, and the social codes of each era. The central themes explore gender boundaries, sexuality, and the power of love and self-acceptance. The intended reader includes adults and readers drawn to feminist literature and classic literary fiction who enjoy thoughtful, courageous storytelling. The tone is witty, adventurous, and contemplative, at once playful and piercingly observant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative is story-led and richly textured, blending historical imagination with lyrical prose. It unfolds in a fluid journey through time, inviting readers to experience shifting social mores and artistic currents rather than a linear, conventional history. The reading experience is distinctive for its fearless exploration of identity, its satirical bite toward Victorian conventions, and its invitation to reconsider how gender and love are imagined. Readers move through the prose, letting language and idea steer the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tale centers on a bold, imaginative journey that traverses centuries, as the central figure navigates love, friendship, and self-definition. While keeping the focus on personal growth and inner life, it also examines how culture shapes and sometimes stifles individual truth. The storytelling favors atmosphere, mood, and provocative insight over predictable plots, offering a literary adventure that rewards re-reading and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTime-spanning narrative that centers on identity and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp, playful satire of past literary norms and social hypocrisy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical prose with an inventive, non-linear structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of gender, sexuality, love, and self-acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich historical ambience and cultural references that deepen context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a broadened view of how identity can unfold across eras, along with a heightened appreciation for literary experimentation. The work encourages curiosity about culture, empathy for diverse experiences, and a lasting respect for bold storytelling that questions conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540712534233,"sku":"BK0495121","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71gC_Zf885L._SL1500.jpg?v=1776663397","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789357022972","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}