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List of Illustrations explained

A listing of illustrations depicting key characters and moments from Orlando's life, including Orlando as a boy, the Russian Princess as a child, the Archduchess Harriet, Orlando as Ambassador, Orlando on her return to England, Orlando abou

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A listing of illustrations depicting key characters and moments from Orlando's life, including Orlando as a boy, the Russian Princess as a child, the Archduchess Harriet, Orlando as Ambassador, Orlando on her return to England, Orlando about the year 1840, Marmaduke Bonthrop Shelmerdine, and Orlando at the present time.

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In this passage, the dramatic climax occurs as Orlando experiences a profound psychological rupture: after thi…

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Characters to notice

  • Orlando

    Appears in multiple illustrations: as a boy, as Ambassador, on return to England, about 1840, and at present time.

  • Sasha

    Depicted as the Russian Princess as a child.

  • Archduchess Harriet Griselda

    Featured in an illustration as the Archduchess Harriet.

  • Marmaduke Bonthrop Shelmerdine

    Portrayed in an illustration as Marmaduke Bonthrop Shelmerdine, Esquire.

Orlando — List of Illustrations Explained