| Genre: | Literary Studies: General, Non-fiction |
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| Language: | English |
Paperback | |
| ISBN13: | 9780008612696 |
| ISBN10: | 0008612692 |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Dimensions: | 4.37 x 7.01 x 0.79 inches |
| Published: | 2023 |
About the Book
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.