Orwell, George

Politics and the English Language

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ISBN 13:: 9780141393063
author:: Orwell, George
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 18 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm
Genre:: Literary Theory
Condition:: New
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Politics and the English Language is a seminal essay that explores the intricate relationship between language, politics, and truth. Orwell argues that all issues are inherently political, and that language plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world.

Orwell contends that sloppy language and clichés can be used to obscure unpleasant political facts, and that bad English can be a vehicle for oppressive ideology. Written in the aftermath of World War II, this essay remains a powerful critique of the ways in which language can be used to manipulate and deceive.

This concise and thought-provoking work is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of language, politics, and society.

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