Orwell, George
Facing Unpleasant Facts: Narrative Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156033138
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George Orwell's Facing Unpleasant Facts is a collection of narrative essays that reflect the tumultuous times in which he lived. This book charts Orwell's development as a master of the narrative-essay form, uniting classic pieces like "Shooting an Elephant" with lesser-known journalism and wartime diary entries. Orwell's essays weave together the personal and the political, offering a unique blend of plainspoken and complex writing. From his experiences in an English boarding school to the sights and sounds of the Spanish Civil War, these essays provide a glimpse into Orwell's distinctive style and perspective. By examining Orwell's development as an essayist, Facing Unpleasant Facts offers a compelling insight into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers.
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