A Collection of Essays

Orwell, George

ISBN 10: 0156186004 / ISBN 13: 9780156186001

Published by Mariner Books Classics, 1970

About this Item

Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. There are tears on paperback. Spine is twisted/bowed. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of Essays
• Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156186004
• ISBN 13: 9780156186001
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

A clear-eyed, uncompromising collection of essays from the "conscience of his generation" and the author of 1984 (V. S. Pritchett). One of the most thought-provoking and vivid essayists of the twentieth century, George Orwell fought the injustices of his time with singular vigor through pen and paper. In this selection of essays, he ranges from reflections on his boyhood schooling and the profession of writing to his views on the Spanish Civil War and British imperialism.

The works collected here include “Such, Such Were the Joys,” “Shooting an Elephant,” “Politics and the English Language,” and “Why I Write.” Perfect for those new to Orwell’s work and a wonderful compilation for the experienced Orwell reader, A Collection of Essays is an invaluable anthology.

About the Author

George Orwell (1903–1950), the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist, essayist, and critic. He was born in India and educated at Eton. After service with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he returned to Europe to earn his living by writing. 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 1984 (1949), which brought him worldwide fame.