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.
| ISBN: | 9780156186001 |
| Publication date: | 10th May 2021 |
| Author: | George Orwell |
| Publisher: | Mariner Books Classics an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 316 pages |
| Series: | A Harvest Book |
| Genres: |
Gender studies: women and girls Second World War Social and political philosophy Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 General and world history Literary reference works Literary essays Anthologies: general Literature: history and criticism Politics and government History |