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Selected Essays

George Orwell
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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.

'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-East Asia to opinion pieces on British political unrest and the horrors of war, is a selection of his most acclaimed essays, which continue to be revered today for their originality and insight.
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Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Country
United Kingdom
Date
28 March 2024
Pages
208
ISBN
9780008699437

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.

'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-East Asia to opinion pieces on British political unrest and the horrors of war, is a selection of his most acclaimed essays, which continue to be revered today for their originality and insight.
Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Country
United Kingdom
Date
28 March 2024
Pages
208
ISBN
9780008699437

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