Orwell and England - Selected Essays

George Orwell wrote extensively about English life and politics. The selection of essays and journalism in Orwell and England brings together some of his most provocative and insightful writing on England and Englishness. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Professor Michael Gardiner. Orwell's interests were broad. He often wrote about everyday concerns such as transport, food and the weather. Turning to social issues, he exposed the plight of the poor and the unemployed. He dissected the idea of nationalism and he examined the failings of the Left. What emerges from his acute observation of English rituals, habits and attitudes is his belief that these are the very things with which the English people can defend themselves against oppression. His writing remains insightful and prescient to this day.

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His [Orwell's] real talent was for analysing and explaining a tumultuous period in human history. Dorian Lynsky Guardian

Product details

• Authors: George Orwell, Orwell George
• Assisted by: Michae Gardiner (Editor), Michael Gardiner (Editor), Michael Gardiner (Introduction)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781529032697
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-3269-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 101 mm x 156 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Contemporary literature (from 1945); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; England, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Politics, Reportage & collected journalism, Anthologies (non-poetry), Reportage, journalism or collected columns