George Orwell's collected nonfiction, written in the clear-eyed and uncompromising style that earned him a critical following
One of the most thought-provoking and vivid essayists of the twentieth century, George Orwell fought the injustices of his time with singular vigor through pen and paper. In this selection of essays, he ranges from reflections on his boyhood schooling and the profession of writing to his views on the Spanish Civil War and British imperialism. The pieces collected here include the relatively unfamiliar and the more celebrated, making it an ideal compilation for both new and dedicated readers of Orwell's work.
George Orwell's collected nonfiction, written in the clear-eyed and uncompromising style that earned him a critical following
One of the most thought-provoking and vivid essayists of the twentieth century, George Orwell fought the injustices of his time with singular vigor through pen and paper. In this selection of essays, he ranges from reflections on his boyhood schooling and the profession of writing to his views on the Spanish Civil War and British imperialism. The pieces collected here include the relatively unfamiliar and the more celebrated, making it an ideal compilation for both new and dedicated readers of Orwell's work.
A Collection of Essays
336
A Collection of Essays
336Paperback(First Edition)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780156186001 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Publication date: | 10/28/1970 |
| Series: | Harvest Book Series |
| Edition description: | First Edition |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Sales rank: | 36,093 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.83(d) |
| Age Range: | 14 Years |
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