Orwell, George
The Orwell Diaries
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141191546
- author:
- Orwell, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Prose: non-fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Orwell Diaries presents eleven diaries spanning 1931 to 1949, offering a unique insight into George Orwell's life and work. These personal records showcase his development as a writer and social commentator, from early observations of communal life in London to his experiences abroad.
Orwell's diaries reveal his keen eye for detail, whether describing the changing landscape of industrial England or the daily life at home, where he meticulously recorded the progress of his garden and animals. The wartime diaries provide a fresh perspective on Orwell's character and his views on politics, shedding new light on his most famous works.
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