One popular example is 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf. In this work, the main character Orlando experiences a gender change over time, which is a very interesting exploration of gender identity and the passing of time.
Another example could be some science - fiction stories. For instance, in certain tales where advanced technology allows for gender transformation. These stories often use the concept of gender change to explore themes like equality, self - discovery, and social norms. The idea of a person changing their gender due to a scientific experiment or some alien technology can lead to a lot of thought - provoking scenarios.
In the 'X - Men' comics, there are mutants with the ability to change their physical form, which could include gender. This is an example of how superhero - based science fiction can play with the concept of gender change in a more action - packed and visually appealing way.
Well, there's 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' which has some undertones of gender exploration and change in a more subtle, yet still impactful way. Then there's the 'X - Men' comics where Mystique can change her appearance and, in a sense, her gender - presenting self as part of her shape - shifting abilities. And let's not forget about 'The Fifth Season' by N. K. Jemisin where there are characters with unique biological and gender - related traits that play into the overall fantasy world building and could be seen as related to gender change fantasy.
One popular one is 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin. It explores a world where people can change their gender. Another is 'Tipping the Velvet' which also delves into themes related to gender fluidity in a fictional, somewhat historical context. There's also 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf, which follows the main character's transformation across genders over time.
The theme of adventure can be found in this type of fiction. The gender change can be the starting point of an adventure. A character may embark on a journey to find a way to reverse the change or to understand its purpose. Another theme is cultural differences. Different cultures within the fictional world may have different views on gender change. This can add depth to the story as the character navigates through these cultural norms. Additionally, the theme of love and attraction can be interesting. The character may find their preferences in love changing along with their gender, which can create complex and engaging relationship dynamics.
A really interesting 'gender bender novel' is 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. While it's mainly a love story across time, the female character, Clare, has to adapt to different versions of her husband Henry as he travels through time and appears at different ages and in different states. This can be seen as a form of 'gender bender' as she has to constantly re - evaluate their relationship and her role in it depending on how Henry is presented at each time he appears.
One example is the 'Twelfth Night' by Shakespeare. In it, Viola disguises herself as a man, which is a form of gender swap within the play. Another could be some modern fan - fictions based on popular superhero movies. For example, there are fan - fictions where Superman is a woman or Wonder Woman is a man. These gender - swapped versions offer new takes on the well - known characters.
One great example is 'Ranma 1/2'. In this story, the main character Ranma Saotome turns into a girl when splashed with cold water. It's a classic that combines humor and interesting gender - related situations.
One popular 'gender change visual novel' is 'Our Life: Beginnings & Always'. It offers a heartwarming story where players can experience different scenarios related to growing up and relationships, and it has elements that touch on self - discovery which can be related to the concept of gender change in a more metaphorical sense.
In a 'Star Trek' reversed gender roles fanfic, the female characters could be the captains and lead the exploration missions, while the male characters serve as the ship's doctors or engineers. There are also fanfics in the 'Lord of the Rings' universe where female hobbits or elves are the ones on the grand adventures, taking the place of the male characters in the original story.
There's 'The Transmigration of the Soul - Changing Girl'. In this web novel, the protagonist is transmigrated into a different body with a different gender. It has an interesting plot that explores how the character adapts to the new gender role while dealing with various challenges in a historical - like setting. And 'Gender - Bent Magician' is a great example too. The story follows a magician who experiences a gender change and how it affects his/her magic and relationships.