A Collection Of Essays

Book Code: 1111030376444

George Orwell

ABOUT THE BOOK

George Orwell, a prominent essayist of the twentieth century, passionately addressed the injustices of his era through his compelling writing. This collection of essays showcases his clear-eyed and uncompromising style, covering topics from his childhood education to reflections on the profession of writing, the Spanish Civil War, and British imperialism. Featuring 50 essays, including well-known pieces like "Politics and The English Language," "The Prevention of Literature," "Why I Write," "Reflections on Gandhi," "Notes on Nationalism," "Shooting An Elephant," and "The Spike," etc.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Orwell (1903–1950), born Eric Arthur Blair, was an influential English writer known for lucid prose, social criticism, and opposition to totalitarianism. Notable works include "Animal Farm" (1945) and "Nineteen Eighty-Four" (1949). His diverse literary contributions spanned fiction, journalism, and non-fiction, documenting working-class life and experiences in the Spanish Civil War.  Wounded in the Spanish Civil War, he served in World War II and achieved fame with "Animal Farm." Orwell's impact on language and culture persists, and he ranks as a top British writer since 1945.

CONTENTS

A HANGING (1931) ..................................................................... 7
BOOKSHOP MEMORIES (1936) ............................................... 13
SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT (1936) .......................................... 19
MARRAKECH (1939) ................................................................. 28
BOYS’ WEEKLIES AND FRANK RICHARDS’S
REPLY (1940) .............................................................................. 35
CHARLES DICKENS (1940) ...................................................... 65
INSIDE THE WHALE (1940) .................................................... 123
THE ART OF DONALD MCGILL (1941) ................................ 166
LOOKING BACK ON THE SPANISH WAR (1942) .............. 178
RAFFLES AND MISS BLANDISH (1944) .............................. 201
POLITICS AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (1946) ............ 217
WHY I WRITE (1946) .............................................................. 234
SUCH, SUCH WERE THE JOYS (1947) ................................. 242
WRITERS AND LEVIATHAN (1948) ..................................... 253
REFLECTIONS ON GANDHI (1949) ...................................... 262