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Essays

By George Orwell
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Essays by George Orwell is a collection of insightful and influential writings that delve into various social, political, and cultural issues. The essays showcase Orwell's keen observations, analytical skills, and moral conviction, providing commentary on subjects ranging from totalitarianism to the intricacies of language. Through this collection, readers gain a deeper understanding of Orwell's thoughts and his enduring relevance in today's world.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate insightful commentary on social and political issues. George Orwell's incisive essays offer a profound exploration of topics like totalitarianism, the art of writing, and cultural observations, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in thought-provoking analysis and reflection.

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Essays

These essays, reviews and articles describe the life and work of this writer.

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These essays, reviews and articles illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of this century—a man who created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and who elevated political writing to an art.

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Essays by George Orwell.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141183060

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Bernard Crick

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 343g

Pages: 496

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir George Orwell Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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About the Author

George Orwell's brilliant reporting and political conscience formed an impassioned picture of his life and times. Orwell was born in India and educated at Eton. He served with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma from 1922 to 1927. He returned to England where he lived for several years in poverty. Among Orwell's books are DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON, BURMESE DAYS and THE ROAD TO WIGAN PIER. He is best known for the allegorical fable ANIMAL FARM and in the novel NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.

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