Orwell, George
Penguin Great Ideas : Why I Write
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141019000
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 11.2 x 0.8 x 18 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Other prose: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Orwell's essays are a searing critique of politics, language, and war, offering a piercing insight into the human condition.
Written with characteristic wit and uncompromising honesty, these timeless essays tackle the most uncomfortable truths, from the machinations of politicians to the complexities of the English character.
First published in 2005, this revised edition of Great Ideas Why I Write remains a powerful and thought-provoking collection, essential reading for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of the world around them.
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