Kerr, Douglas
Orwell and Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192864093
- author:
- Kerr, Douglas
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
George Orwell and Empire explores the writer's complex relationship with the East, shaped by his experiences in India and Burma. This study examines how Orwell's writing about the East reflects his own cultural identity, influenced by his time as an Imperial Police officer. Orwell's work spans both fictional and non-fictional writings, with a particular focus on his Burmese years, including 'A Hanging', 'Shooting an Elephant', and 'Burmese Days'. The book charts how Orwell's evolving views on class, race, gender, and authority were shaped by his experiences in the East, and how these perspectives influenced his writing. Orwell's socialism and anti-imperialism are central to understanding his work, but he struggled to reconcile his own history with his values. This nuanced exploration offers insights into the complexities of Orwell's legacy, anticipating current debates about the imperial past.
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