George Orwell Libri

La guerra è pace. La libertà è schiavitù. L'ignoranza è forza 1984. Il mondo è diviso in tre superstati in guerra fra loro: Oceania, Eurasia ed Estasia. L'Oceania, la cui capitale è Londra, è governata dal Grande Fratello, che tutto vede e tutto sa. I suoi occhi sono le telecamere che spiano di continuo nelle case, il suo braccio la psicopolizia che interviene al minimo sospetto. Tutto è permesso, non c'è legge scritta. Niente, apparentemente, è proibito. Tranne pensare. Tranne amare, Tranne divertirsi. Insomma: tranne vivere, se non secondo i dettami del Grande Fratello. Dal loro rifugio, in uno scenario desolante, solo Winston Smith e Julia lottano disperatamente per conservare un granello di umanità...

"È uno dei romanzi più famosi del Novecento, grande metafora di ogni regime totalitario. Eppure l’ispirazione per quest’opera nacque da un episodio molto concreto: “Un giorno, mentre percorrevo uno stretto sentiero vidi un bambino di forse una decina d’anni che teneva per le briglie un cavallo da tiro enorme, e ogni volta che questo cercava di voltarsi il bambino lo frustava. In quel momento mi ritrovai a pensare che se certi animali avessero coscienza della loro forza, noi non avremmo più alcun potere su di loro, e pensai pure che gli uomini sfruttano gli animali in modo assai simile a quello in cui i ricchi sfruttano il proletariato”. Prende così vita "Fattoria degli animali", storia di animali che sovvertono l’ordine costituito per instaurare un regime basato sull’uguaglianza e sulla parità di diritti e doveri. Ma la loro utopia egualitaria deraglia rapidamente e, come nella Russia stalinista che Orwell aveva in mente mentre scriveva, ben presto un gruppo – i maiali, guidati da Napoleon e Snowball – prende il sopravvento e si impone sugli altri con una prepotenza che sfocerà presto in brutalità. Una storia che, trasfigurando le vicende dell’Unione Sovietica attraverso la lente della favola, parla al lettore con un’immediatezza capace di toccare il nucleo più prezioso che abita in ciascuno di noi: quello che non esita a insorgere di fronte al sopruso e all’ingiustizia" -- Amazon

1984. Il mondo è diviso in tre immensi superstati in perenne guerra fra loro - Oceania, Eurasia ed Estasia. In Oceania, la cui capitale è Londra, la società è governata secondo i principi del Socing, il Socialismo Inglese, dal Grande Fratello, che tutto vede e tutto sa. I suoi occhi sono le telecamere che spiano di continuo nelle case, il suo braccio la psicopolizia che interviene al minimo sospetto. Tutto è permesso, non c'è legge scritta. Niente, apparentemente, è proibito. Tranne pensare, se non secondo i dettami del Socing. Tranne amare, se non con il fine esclusivo di riprodursi. Tranne divertirsi, se non con i programmi televisivi di propaganda. Tranne vivere, se non secondo gli usi e costumi imposti dall'infallibile e onnisciente Grande Fratello, che nessuno ha mai visto di persona.

Nota del Librarian: è presente un'edizione con copertina alternativa con lo stesso ISBN a questo link. Gli animali di una fattoria, stanchi dei continui soprusi degli esseri umani, decidono di ribellarsi e, dopo avere cacciato il proprietario, tentano di creare un nuovo ordine fondato su un concetto utopistico di uguaglianza. Ben presto, tuttavia, emerge tra loro una nuova classe di burocrati, i maiali, che con l'astuzia, la cupidigia e l'egoismo che li contraddistinguono si impongono in modo prepotente e tirannico sugli altri animali più docili e semplici d'animo. Gli elevati ideali di uguaglianza e di fraternità proclamati al tempo della rivoluzione vittoriosa vengono così progressivamente traditi e, sotto l'oppresisone di Napoleon, il grosso maiale che riesce ad accentrare in sé tutte le leve del potere e ad appropriarsi degli utili della fattoria, tutti gli animali finiscono per conoscere gli stessi maltrattamenti e le stesse privazioni di prima. L'acuta satira orwelliana verso un certo tipo di totalitarismo, che ha avuto in Stalin la sua esemplificazion più clamorosa, è unita in questo apologo a una felicità inventiva e a un'energia stilistica che pongono "La fattoria degli animali" sulla linea della grande tradizione libellistica inglese del Settecento.

Proslavljen roman-autobiografija pisca koji je svojim stilom i pojavom utjecao na brojne generacije književnika. Prvi put objavljen 1934. godine, srušio je seksualne tabue otvarajući pitanja o društvenom moralu općenito, promičući time i slobodu čitanja te zbog toga bio dugo i u mnogim zemljama zabranjivan. Sadrži predgovor prvom izdanju Anais Nin, pogovor Antuna Šoljana te pojmovik manje poznatih pojmova i osoba povezanih uz Millera.

Uno dei libri più appassionati sulla guerra civile di Spagna. George Orwell, giunto a Barcellona nel dicembre 1936 'con la vaga idea di scrivere articoli per qualche giornale', finì quasi immediatamente con l'arruolarsi nelle file repubblicane: fu al fronte, visse le giornate del maggio 1937 a Barcellona, venne gravemente ferito nell'assedio di Huesca e riuscì a riparare in Francia. Coinvolgente come un romanzo e rigoroso come un saggio, questo libro è la lucida cronaca di una drammatica esperienza; è la prima opera pienamente matura di Orwell, momento cruciale della sua formazione politica e intellettuale: le generiche preferenze dello scrittore per il mondo dei diseredati manifestate nelle prove d'esordio si mutano a questo punto in un più limpido e organico rifiuto del totalitarismo e di quanto vi si accompagna: crudeltà, doppiezza, disinformazione.

"Il denaro è ciò che Dio era una volta. Il bene e il male non hanno più significato se non quello di fallimento e successo." Disgustato dal materialismo della società, Gordon Comstock lascia il suo lavoro nella pubblicità per inseguire una carriera di poeta sfortunata. Nella sua corsa verso il fondo, solo Rosemary, la sua fidanzata che ha sempre sopportato, sfida il percorso autodistruttivo di Gordon. Il romanzo contiene le riflessioni più approfondite sul ruolo dell'autore e sull'immaginazione artistica presenti nella narrativa di Orwell, mentre il protagonista lotta (e alla fine fallisce) per riconciliare le sue sensibilità romantico-estetiche con le pressioni del mercato letterario e con le aspettative sociali. Completato mentre Orwell viaggiava verso nord per lavorare a The Road to Wigan Pier, questo romanzo è un testo chiave nella sua carriera. Offrendo un ritratto potente del costo emotivo della precarietà e del desiderio di rompere con il capitalismo, Keep the Aspidistra Flying è un'opera significativa della narrativa britannica di metà secolo, ma parla anche del nostro tempo.

Old Major, the old boar on Manor Farm, gathers the animals to share his vision of a rebellion against their human owner, Mr. Jones, whom he likens to a parasite. After Major's death, pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead the charge, successfully driving Jones away and renaming the farm "Animal Farm." They establish the Seven Commandments of Animalism, emphasizing that "All animals are equal." As the pigs assume leadership roles, Snowball focuses on educating the animals, while Napoleon secretly trains a group of dogs. Tensions rise when Napoleon expels Snowball and claims the windmill project as his own. He replaces democratic meetings with a committee of pigs and uses Squealer to manipulate information. When a storm destroys the windmill, Napoleon blames Snowball, leading to purges against those he suspects of treachery. The revolutionary anthem is replaced with one glorifying Napoleon, who increasingly resembles a human in behavior. After a costly battle against neighboring farmers, Boxer, the hardworking horse, collapses. Napoleon deceives the animals about Boxer's fate, claiming he received the best care. Over time, the pigs adopt human traits, and the original commandments are reduced to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." Ultimately, Napoleon hosts a dinner with local farmers, and the animals realize the pigs have become indistinguishable from humans.

Described by Anthony Burgess as 'the best-loved of all twentieth-century British writers', George Orwell still has as much power to move, amuse and provoke today. His best known novels, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, are two of the most famous, well-quoted and influential political satires ever written. The other novels here are also concerned with individuals at odds with repressive institutions: the corrupt imperialism of Burmese Days, disaffection with materialistic society in Keep the Aspidistra Flying, the perils of modern suburban living in Coming up for Air and the down and out girl in A Clergyman's Daughter. They all display Orwell's deep understanding of human nature, his biting humour and great compassion.

This hardcover edition features a rich selection of George Orwell's literary and political essays, showcasing his impactful writing on social justice, freedom, and truth. Celebrating his centenary, the collection includes over 240 essays, such as "My Country Right or Left" and "Shooting an Elephant," highlighting his enduring relevance.

In Nineteen Eighty Four, George Orwell's Dystopian vision comes to life. Set in an imagined future, the people live under a totalitarian regime where 'Big Brother' is always watching. And while everyone seems to have accepted the new reality, Winston is struggling. Haunted by his memories, he remembers a world where the truth wasn't doctored, and your thoughts were your own. As Winston seeks pleasure through small acts of rebellion, the ever-looming threat of the Thought Police grows stronger. But everything changes when Winston comes across 'The Brotherhood'-a revolutionary secret organization that is conspiring to overthrow the government . . . A startling work of fiction, 1984willhaunt you long after you finish reading this book. ~ Animal Farm is Orwell's searing political satire of the Russian Revolution. The oppressed animals of 'Manor Farm' overthrow their cruel master, Mr Jones, in a bid to establish a just and equal society. But as the days progress, the naïve animals find themselves in the throes of a treacherous conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything they've worked for.

The paperback edition of Volume 19 of The Complete Works of George Orwell.

The book offers a profound exploration of historical events through a personal lens, showcasing the author's exceptional writing skills. It intertwines social, literary, and political history, engaging the reader with its narrative even when familiar outcomes are anticipated. The commitment to objective truth remains a central theme, making it both an insightful and emotionally resonant read.

The book presents a compelling blend of social, literary, and political history, showcasing Orwell's remarkable ability to engage readers with familiar yet poignant historical events. Despite the well-known outcomes, the narrative captivates, encouraging readers to continue turning the pages. It balances personal insight with a steadfast commitment to objective truth, reflecting Orwell's natural writing style and deep understanding of the human experience within a historical context.

Poetry on the air sounds like the Muses in striped trousers.

Fifty Essays (1946) is a collection of wartime pieces by George Orwell. It covers a variety of topics in English literature, and also includes some pioneering studies of popular culture. It was acclaimed by critics, and Orwell himself thought it one of his most important books.

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This selection of George Orwell's writings is intended mainly for sixth forms, adult classes and training college students. It includes the essays Shooting an Elephant, Down the Mine, Marrakech, Why I Write and Boys' Weeklies.

The anthology showcases George Orwell's evolution as a writer and thinker, highlighting his profound insights during a tumultuous historical period. It offers a diverse selection of his works, reflecting his commitment to truth and consistency in his topical writings. The introduction by Richard H. Rovere adds depth to the understanding of Orwell's impact and relevance. Alfred Kazin praises it as a magnificent tribute to Orwell's integrity and intellectual clarity.

I am glad to have been among ... Anarchists and Poum people instead of the International Bregade.

The volume collects together Orwell's writings on his experience of the Spanish Civil War - the chaos at the Front, the futile young deaths for what became a confused cause, the antique weapons and the disappointment many British Socialists felt on arriving in Spain to help. Orwell in Spain also includes the complete text of the nonfiction masterpiece Homage to Catalonia.

Orwell's classic satire ANIMAL FARM continues to be an international best seller. For the first time ever, ORWELL AND POLITICS brings this major work together with the author's other works exploring the nature of politics and the Second World War.

Only by resurrecting our own memories can we realise how incredibly distorted is the child's vision of the world.

The articles collected in George Orwell's Essays illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of this century - a man who elevated political writing to an art. This outstanding collection brings together Orwell's longer, major essays and a fine selection of shorter pieces that includes 'My Country Right or Left', 'Decline of the English Murder', 'Shooting an Elephant' and 'A Hanging'. With great originality and wit Orwell unfolds his views on subjects ranging from a revaluation of Charles Dickens to the nature of Socialism, from a comic yet profound discussion of naughty seaside postcards to a spirited defence of English cooking. Displaying an almost unrivalled mastery of English plain prose, Orwell's essays created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and continue to challenge, move and entertain. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Bernard Crick.

Exploring the stark realities of poverty in the late 1920s, this memoir offers a compelling glimpse into George Orwell's experiences as a vagabond in Paris and London. Through vivid storytelling, Orwell captures the struggles and challenges faced by the downtrodden, shedding light on social injustices in two seemingly prosperous cities. His reflections provide a thought-provoking commentary on class disparities and the human condition, making it a significant work in understanding the era's socio-economic landscape.

Set against the backdrop of wartime Britain, this influential essay by George Orwell delves into the socio-political landscape of the era. Unlike his later works filled with allegory, this piece offers a direct exploration of the challenges and realities faced during the war, reflecting Orwell's critical insights and perspectives on society.

Set on a farm, this allegorical tale explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for equality. The story follows a group of farm animals who revolt against their human owner to establish a society where they can be free and equal. However, as the pigs assume leadership, they become increasingly tyrannical, reflecting the rise of totalitarianism. Through vivid characters and satirical narrative, the book critiques political ideologies and warns of how noble ideals can be subverted by greed and ambition.

This collection features a curated selection of quotes from a diverse range of bestselling novels, including classics and contemporary favorites. Readers will find memorable lines from iconic works such as "Jane Eyre," "The Great Gatsby," and "1984," alongside modern classics like "The Fault in Our Stars" and "The Hunger Games." The compilation serves as an inspiring resource for literature lovers, offering insights and reflections from beloved characters and thought-provoking themes across various genres.

The collection features three significant memoirs that offer insight into George Orwell's perspectives and experiences. "Down and Out in Paris and London" explores poverty and class struggle, while "The Road to Wigan Pier" examines working-class life in industrial England. "Homage to Catalonia" reflects on his experiences during the Spanish Civil War, highlighting themes of political ideology and personal conviction. Together, these works serve as a crucial gateway to understanding Orwell's influential thoughts and literary contributions.

The vivid, impassioned writings collected together in this powerful volume chronicle Orwell's first-hand experiences of life among the underclass of the 'two nations' of rich and poor. Down and Out in Paris and London is the young Orwell's memoir of his time as a struggling, often penniless writer, living among the destitute and dispossessed. Here he exposes a world unimaginable to most of his readers, one of vile doss-houses, hunger, squalor, and desperate poverty -- of 'going to the dogs'. There are also articles and letters on sleeping rough in Trafalgar Square, being arrested for drunkenness, on the poverty Orwell witnessed in Morocco and India, and his shocking essay, 'How the Poor Die'.

Inside the Whale discusses Henry Miller's controversial Tropic of Cancer, and considers the driving power behind the great books of the 1930s. Comparing Miller with other literary giants, Orwell lambasts the notion that all literature is good, forcing the reader to think for themselves.

Contains the following works by George Orwell:- Animal Farm- Burmese Days- A Clergyman's Daughter- Coming Up for Air- Keep the Aspidistra Flying- Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell set out 'to make political writing into an art', and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels of all time, this new series of his essays seeks to bring his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. A Hanging, the ninth in the Orwell's Essays series, tells the story of the execution of an unnamed convict in Burma. With the veracity of the story unknown, but thought to be loosely based on Orwell's own experiences in Burma, the haunting tale leaves the reader contemplating the heavy topic of colonialism, and the right of one to take the life of another.

This volume contains a fantastic collection of Orwell's best essays on a variety of subjects including politics, literature, travel, poverty, writing, and more. Highly recommended for all lovers of the English language and fans of one of the greatest 20th century British writers.

The first ever graphic novel adaptation of George Orwell's timeless dystopia. Winston Smith, an outwardly obedient citizen of Airstrip One, dreams secretly of truth and freedom - but his rebellion will come at a terrible cost. George Orwell's dark masterpiece has enthralled readers for over seventy years. Now the dystopian world of Big Brother, telescreens, the Thought Police and Room 101 is vividly brought to new life in this first ever graphic novel adaptation, illustrated by acclaimed artist Fido Nesti

George Orwell, perhaps one of the most perceptive writers of the twentieth century, wrote extensively about English life and politics. This selection of his essays and journalism brings together 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. show less

The essential collection of critical essays from a twentieth-century master and author of 1984. As a critic, George Orwell cast a wide net.

Provides an insight into the development and publication of some of the most important novels in the English language. This title features letters which sheds light on a love that would haunt him for his whole life, as well as revealing the inspiration for some of his most famous characters.

Exploring the allure of murder in literature, Orwell delves into media portrayals and public fascination with crime. He examines the evolution of murder narratives, contrasting sensationalism with ethical storytelling in his essay "The Ethics of the Detective Story from Raffles to Miss Blandish." This installment in the Essays series highlights Orwell's keen insights into political writing and its impact on understanding totalitarianism, while also reflecting on the enduring appeal of true crime and realistic depictions of murder in fiction.

In "Down and Out in Paris and London," George Orwell recounts his experiences in the impoverished areas of London and Paris during the late 1920s. Through vivid characters and sharp observations, Orwell explores themes of inequality, poverty, and alienation, laying the groundwork for his literary career.

On 15 February 1945, George Orwell left his desk in London to report as a war correspondent about the advance of the Anglo-American troops on the continent and the effects of the war against Nazi-Germany. Orwell travelled in the wake of the victors through bombed-out German cities. Eight months previously the house he had lived in with his family had been destroyed by German bombs. Between 25 February and 10 June 1945, 20 of his articles were printed - 14 in The Observer und six in Manchester Evening News. Two of them are being reprinted here for the first time. Extracts from essays which relate to this journey and "Revenge Is Sour", his best known essay about his experiences in defeated Germany which appeared in the second half of 1945, are supplemented.

In The Prevention of Literature, Orwell discusses the effect of the ownership of the press on the accuracy of reports of events, and takes aim at political language, which 'consists almost entirely of prefabricated phrases bolted together.' It is a stirring cry for freedom from censorship, which Orwell says must start with the writer themselves.

A graphic novel bringing to life Orwell's dramatic formative experiences

'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World WarFascism and Democracy collects five brilliant examples of Orwell's writing during the darkest days of World War Two. Grappling with the principles of democracy and the potential of reform, the meaning of literature and free speech in times of violence, and the sustainability of objective truth, Orwell offers a compelling portrayal of a nation where norms and ideals can no longer be taken for granted. Like the best of Orwell's writing, these essays also serve as timeless reminders of the fragility of freedom.

'Politics and the English Language' is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style, for Orwell, was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics and to truth.'All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.When the general atmosphere is bad, language must suffer.'Language is a political issue, and slovenly use of language and cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts. Bad English, he believed, was a vehicle for oppressive ideology, and it is no accident that 'Politics and the English Language' was written after the close of World War II.

Part of a series of literature guides designed for GCSE coursework requirements, this book contains - author details, background to the work, summaries of the text, critical commentaries, analysis of characterization, and sample questions with guideline answers.

“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” (George Orwell) This collection contains these essential works of George Orwell: 1984 Animal Farm Essays Homage to Catalonia

A selection of George Orwell's prescient, clear-eyed and stimulating writing on the subjects of truth and lies. With an introduction by Alan Johnson. 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.' This selection of George Orwell’s writing, from both his novels and non-fiction, gathers together his thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal honesty and morality, to freedom of speech and political propaganda. Orwell’s unique clarity of thought and illuminating scepticism provide the perfect defence against our post-truth world of fake news and confusion. 'The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.' Includes an introduction by Alan Johnson and passages from Burmese Days, The Road to Wigan Pier, Coming Up for Air, The Lion and the Unicorn, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell’s letters, war-time diary, criticism and essays including ‘Fascism and Democracy’, ‘Culture and Democracy’, ‘Looking Back on the Spanish War’, ‘As I Please’, ‘Notes on Nationalism’, ‘The Prevention of Literature’, ‘Politics and the English Language’ and ‘Why I Write’.

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.

Including The Road to Wigan Pier 'No one wrote better about the English character than Orwell' New York Review of Books Much of George Orwell's best writing, brought together in this collection, is concerned with his complex, often contradictory attitude to England. In the brilliantly perceptive The English People, he lists the national characteristics as 'suspicion of foreigners, sentimentality about animals, hypocrisy, exaggerated class distinctions and an obsession with sport'. The Road to Wigan Pier, his blistering account of poverty in the north of England, and many of his essays, attack what he called 'the most class-ridden country under the sun', while other writings here ruminate on the merits of cricket, gardening, roast dinners, pubs, tea and seaside postcards. Edited by Peter Davison with an Introduction by Ben Pimlott

REA's MAXnotes for George Orwell's 1984 MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

This is an alternate cover edition of Shooting an Elephant."Shooting an Elephant" is Orwell's searing and painfully honest account of his experience as a police officer in imperial Burma; killing an escaped elephant in front of a crowd 'solely to avoid looking a fool'. The other masterly essays in this collection include classics such as "My Country Right or Left", "How the Poor Die" and "Such, Such were the Joys", his memoir of the horrors of public school, as well as discussions of Shakespeare, sleeping rough, boys' weeklies, and a spirited defence of English cooking. Opinionated, uncompromising, provocative, and hugely entertaining, all show Orwell's unique ability to get to the heart of any subject.

Renowned urban artist Shepard Fairey's new look for Orwell's classic account of life on the streets To be poor and destitute in 1920s Paris and London was to experience life at its lowest ebb. George Orwell, penniless and with nowhere to go, found himself experiencing just this as he wandered the streets of both capitals in search of a job. By day, he tramped the streets, often passing time with 'screevers' or street artists, drunks and other hobos. At night, he stood in line for a bed in a 'spike' or doss house, where a cup of sugary tea, a hunk of stale bread and a blanket were the only sustenance and comfort on offer. Down and Out in Paris and London is George Orwell's haunting account of the streets and those who have no choice but to live on them.

George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. Politics vs. Literature, the fourth in the Orwell’s Essays series, is, at heart, a review of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. Having been given a copy of the book on his eighth birthday, Orwell knows it inside out, and thinks highly of it; it is ‘pessimistic’, though, he says – ‘it descends into political partisanship of a narrow kind,’ designed to ‘humiliate man by reminding him that he is weak and ridiculous.’ Using the book as an example of enjoying a book whose author one cannot stand, Orwell goes on to say that he considers Gulliver’s Travels a work of art, leaving the reader to reconsider the books on their own shelves. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

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.Contents:"Why I Write", first published 1946"The Lion and the Unicorn", first published 1940"A Hanging", first published 1931"Politics and the English Language", first published 1946

This is an extract from George Orwell's famous record of his experiences in the late 1920s when he lived among the tramps and plongeurs of London and Paris. In this section (Chapters IX to XVIII) Orwell and his friend Boris find work at the hotel X, near the Place de la Concorde in Paris. It includes Orwell's astute observations on the hierarchy and snobberies of the staff, chefs, waiters and dishwashers, and is a vivid account of their life on and off duty.

A frequent commentator on literature, language, film and drama throughout his career, Orwell turned increasingly to the critical essay in the 1940s, when his most important experiences were behind him and some of his most incisive criticism lay ahead.

With an introduction by Kamila Shamsie`Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. Orwell's ambition to create a fairer and more egalitarian society is essential inspiration as we strive for freedom and equality in today's world.

Orwell is renowned for his iconic novels, which reflect his observations of poverty in England and his disillusionment with political events of the 1930s and 1940s. His experiences during the Spanish Civil War, detailed in one of his key works, fueled his disdain for totalitarianism, a theme prevalent in his later writings. This new collection, edited by Professor Richard Bradford and featuring a foreword by D.J. Taylor, compiles Orwell's celebrated novels alongside significant nonfiction extracts from his works on poverty and social issues, including extensive portions from two major texts and the entirety of his account of the Spanish Civil War. Additionally, it includes excerpts from Jack London, who critiqued totalitarianism in his fiction, and Yevgeny Zamyatin, whose work serves as a cautionary tale about a dystopian state. This collection is part of the Flame Tree deluxe Gothic Fantasy series, which explores the origins and cultural themes found in myth, fable, and speculative fiction. The series encompasses a wide range of genres, providing beautifully presented volumes perfect for gifting and offering a lifetime of reading enjoyment.

Reflections on patriotism, prejudice and power

Gathers British stories about India by Kipling, Orwell, and others, that illustrate changing English attitudes

Colonial politics in 1930 Kyauktada, India come to a head when the European Club, previously for whites only, is ordered to elect one token native member. The deeply racist members do their best to manipulate the situation, resulting in the loss not only of reputations, but of lives. Amidst this cynical setting, timber merchant James Flory stands as a bridge between the warring factions, a Brit with a genuine appreciation for the native people and culture. But he has trouble acting on his feelings, and the significance of his vote, both social and political, weighs on him. When Elizabeth Lackersteen arrives, blonde, eligible, and anti-intellectual, Flory finds himself the hapless suitor historical fiction.

REA's MAXnotes for George Orwell's Animal FarmMAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions.MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

"Black Gold" provides a clear analysis of the peak oil debate, detailing the implications for investors amid rising demand and falling production. The book includes investment strategies and human-interest stories, offering insights into the oil industry's future and a realistic timeframe for peak production. A valuable read for those looking to navigate this crucial market.

Fearing that England was about to be wiped from the face of the earth by the Nazi bombers flying overhead, Orwell put pen to paper and set out to make a record of English culture. England Your England is this record, and is an important tableau of the nation's history, and demonstrates a resolute refusal to bow to the threatening forces of Fascism.

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In this collection of eight witty and sharply written essays, Orwell looks at, among others, the joys of spring (even in London), the picture of humanity painted by Gulliver and his travels, and the strange benefit of the doubt that the public permit Salvador Dali. Also included here are a mouth-watering essay on the delights of English Cooking and a shocking account of killing an elephant in Burma.

Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, this book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevented by membership at an all-white club.

Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.

For an entire generation, the Spanish Civil War was the ultimate test of commitment and courage as Communism and Fascism faced each other across Europe. Nobody wrote more vividly or more painfully about this than Orwell (1903-1950), as he came face to face with the reality of the civil war in Catalonia. "Great Journeys" allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries - but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding great civilizations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.

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George Orwell's paean to the end of an idyllic era in British history, Coming Up for Air is a poignant account of one man's attempt to recapture childhood innocence as war looms on the horizon. George Bowling, forty-five, mortgaged, married with children, is an insurance salesman with an expanding waistline, a new set of false teeth - and a desperate desire to escape his dreary life. He fears modern times - since, in 1939, the Second World War is imminent - foreseeing food queues, soldiers, secret police and tyranny. So he decides to escape to the world of his childhood, to the village he remembers as a rural haven of peace and tranquillity. But his return journey to Lower Binfield may bring only a more complete disillusionment ... 'Very funny, as well as invigoratingly realistic ... Nineteen Eighty-Four is here in embryo. So is Animal Farm ... not many novels carry the seeds of two classics as well as being richly readable themselves' John Carey, Sunday Times

Intimidated by her father, the rector of Knype Hill, Dorothy performs her submissive roles of dutiful daughter and bullied housekeeper. Her thoughts are taken up with the costumes she is making for the church school play, by the hopelessness of preaching to the poor and by debts she cannot pay in 1930s Depression England. Suddenly her routine shatters and Dorothy finds herself down and out in London. She is wearing silk stockings, has money in her pocket and cannot remember her name. Orwell leads us through a landscape of unemployment, poverty and hunger, where Dorothy's faith is challenged by a social reality that changes her life.

On Reading collects together Orwell's short essays on books - 'Bookshop Memories', 'Good Bad Books', 'Nonsense Poetry', 'Books vs. Cigarettes' and 'Confessions of a Book Reviewer' - giving a rounded view of the great writer's opinions on the literature of his day, and the vessels in which it was sold.

In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the 'perfect' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.