Selected Essays
$7.74
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
12 January 2024
Summary
‘When I was about sixteen I suddenly discovered the joy of mere words’
Best known for his remarkable novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s essay writings throughout the 1930s and 40s are just as compelling. From ‘Why I Write’ to ‘Shooting an Elephant’ and ‘A Hanging’, his observations offer contemporary readers a snapshot of Britain during some of its most turbulent decades.
This collection, ranging from Orwell’s experiences as a police officer in South-…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008612696 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0008612692 |
| Author: | George Orwell |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | HarperPress |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 12 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 140g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 111mm x 178mm |
| Series: | Collins Classics |
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George Orwell
George Orwell was the pen name of Eric Blair, a writer and political commentator. In 2008, THE TIMES ranked him second on a list of ‘The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.’ His work continues to influence popular and political culture.
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