Orwell, George

Selected Essays (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780198804178
author:: Orwell, George
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.5 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimeters (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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George Orwell's Selected Essays is a collection of nineteen essays that showcase the author's unique blend of steely honesty and direct prose. A prolific journalist and essayist, Orwell wrote extensively on politics, literature, and contemporary cultural life, offering insightful commentary on the world around him. This volume brings together some of Orwell's most notable pieces, including 'Shooting an Elephant', 'Charles Dickens', and 'Politics and the English Language'. A substantial introduction provides historical context and analysis of Orwell's distinctive style, while extensive notes explain historical allusions and identify his sources and quotations. With its clear and concise writing, this collection offers a unique glimpse into Orwell's thought and writing process, making it an essential read for anyone interested in his work and the literary landscape of the 20th century.

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