Why I Write

Informationen zum Autor Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950), better known by his pen-name, George Orwell , was born in India, where his father worked for the Civil Service. An author and journalist, Orwell was one of the most prominent and influential figures in twentieth-century literature. His unique political allegory Animal Farm was published in 1945, and it was this novel, together with the dystopia of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), which brought him world-wide fame. His novels and non-fiction include Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier and Homage to Catalonia . Klappentext Anyone who wants to understand the twentieth century will still have to read Orwell' Timothy Garton Ash, New York Review of Books Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin. Zusammenfassung Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin.

Product details

• Authors: George Orwell
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.09.2004
• EAN: 9780141019000
• ISBN: 978-0-14-101900-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 181 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Penguin Books, Great Ideas; Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; PP GREAT IDEAS; Penguin Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Books, Great Ideas; Great Ideas; PP GREAT IDEAS
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General