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Seeing Things as They Are: Selected Journalism and Other Writings

By George Orwell
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Seeing Things as They Are: Selected Journalism and Other Writings is a compilation of George Orwell's most compelling essays that exemplify his prowess as both a journalist and a cultural critic. This collection brings together his insights on subjects ranging from politics and literature to language and society, offering a window into Orwell's incisive observations and his commitment to truth. The book captures Orwell's talent for articulating complex matters in a clear, engaging manner.
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Seeing Things as They Are: Selected Journalism and Other Writings

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An enlightening anthology of George Orwell's journalism and non-fiction writing.

Famous for his novels and essays, Orwell remains one of our very best journalists and commentators. Confronting social, political and moral dilemmas head-on, he was fearless in his writing — a champion of free speech, a defender against social injustice and a sharp-eyed chronicler of the age. But his work is also timeless, as pieces on immigration, Scottish independence and a Royal Commission on the Press attest.

Seeing Things as They Are, compiled by renowned Orwell scholar Peter Davison, brings together in one volume many of Orwell's articles and essays for journals and newspapers, his broadcasts for the BBC, and his book, theatre and film reviews. Whether political, poetic, polemic or personal, this is surprising, witty and intelligent writing to delight in.

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Seeing Things as They Are: Selected Journalism and Other Writings by George Orwell is celebrated for its insightful and incisive exploration of social and political issues. Critics praise Orwell's ability to write with clarity and conviction, offering a candid look at prevalent ideologies and events of his time. The collection is valued for its relevance, demonstrating Orwell's enduring impact on cultural and political discourse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141984230

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 344g

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

Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell, was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia.

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