Politics and the English Language

This essay examines the power of language to shape political ideas. In it, Orwell argues that when political discourse trades clarity and precision for stock phrases, the debasement of politics follows. First published in 'Horizon' in 1946, Orwell's ideas continue to be relevant to our own age.

Résumé

This essay examines the power of language to shape political ideas. In it, Orwell argues that when political discourse trades clarity and precision for stock phrases, the debasement of politics follows. First published in 'Horizon' in 1946, Orwell’s ideas continue to be relevant to our own age.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: George Orwell
• Edition: The Bodleian Library
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 01.09.2022
• EAN: 9781851246021
• ISBN: 978-1-85124-602-1
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 121 mm x 14 mm
• Poids: 156 g
• Illustrations: 1 Halftones, black and white
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Linguistique générale et comparée