Summary
George Orwell was one of the greatest writers England produced in the last century. He left an enduring mark on our language and culture, with concepts such as ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Room 101.’ His reputation rests not only on his political shrewdness and his sharp satires (Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four) but also on his marvellously clear style and superb essays, which rank with the best ever written.
Gordon Bowker’s new biography, written to coincide with Orwell’…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349115511 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349115516 |
| Author: | Gordon Bowker |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2004 |
| Weight: | 362g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 34mm |
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Critics Review
“This biography is the best of the many since Orwell’s death…In all his complex contradictions, Orwell comes to energetic life.” - Publishers Weekly
An exhilaratingly crowded book - INDEPENDENT
Invaluable… superb and fascinating biography adds enormously to our understanding of the man - EVENING STANDARDBowker’s biography is that of a scholar… he has the ability to select the right detail and let it speak for itself - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHMagisterial - DAILY MAILAbout The Author
Gordon Bowker
Gordon Bowker has written highly acclaimed biographies of Malcolm Lowry (a New York Times Recommended Book of the Year) and Lawrence Durrell, and articles and reviews for the Observer, the Sunday Times, the New York Times and the Times Literary Supplement.
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