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George Orwell

    25 giugno 1903 – 21 gennaio 1950

    Questo autore è celebre per la sua acuta intelligenza e arguzia, la profonda consapevolezza dell'ingiustizia sociale e un'intensa opposizione al totalitarismo. La sua opera è caratterizzata dalla passione per la chiarezza linguistica e dalla fede nel socialismo democratico. Le esperienze come ufficiale di polizia in Birmania e i combattimenti nella Guerra Civile Spagnola hanno plasmato profondamente la sua visione del mondo. È considerato uno dei più importanti cronisti della cultura inglese del XX secolo, con un'influenza duratura sul linguaggio e sulla società contemporanee.

    George Orwell
    Universale Economica / Classici: Omaggio alla Catalogna
    Nel ventre della balena e altri saggi
    La fattoria degli animali
    1984
    Fattoria degli animali
    Oscar Moderni - 36: 1984
    • George Orwell, Gesammelte Werke

      Gebunden in feingeprägter Leinenstruktur auf Naturpapier mit Goldprägung

      • 720pagine
      • 26 ore di lettura

      Die großen Texte in einem Band Orwells unvergleichliche Zukunftsvision »1984«: Winston Smith, Geschichtsfälscher im Staatsdienst, verliebt sich in die schöne und geheimnisvolle Julia. Gemeinsam beginnen sie, die totalitäre Welt infrage zu stellen, als Teil derer sie bisher funktioniert haben. Die große Parabel »Farm der Tiere«: Man beraubt sie der Früchte ihrer Arbeit, sperrt sie ein, beutet sie aus. Die Tiere auf dem Gutshof haben genug und proben den Aufstand – für eine bessere Welt, in der alle Tiere gleich und frei sind. Eine Auswahl aus seinen Essays runden den Band ab. Sie zeigen den politischen Autor in Reinform, deutlich, gewitzt, klug; einer, der kein Blatt vor den Mund nahm. Die erste und einzige Werksammlung Orwells Ein einzigartiger Einblick in die Entwicklung, Ideen und Gedanken von George Orwell 768 Seiten gebunden in Naturpapier mit feingeprägter Leinenstruktur und Goldprägung »Alles, was man über Politik wissen muss, steht meiner Ansicht nach bei George Orwell.« Harald Martenstein »Die besten Bücher … sind diejenigen, die Ihnen sagen, was Sie bereits wissen.« George Orwell »Schönheit ist bedeutungslos, bis sie mit anderen geteilt wird.« George Orwell

      George Orwell, Gesammelte Werke2025
    • Mein Bericht aus dem Spanischen Bürgerkrieg. Hommage an Katalonien

      Der Grundstein aller Orwell-Bücher. Neu übersetzt von Jan Strümpel

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Ende 1936 ging George Orwell nach Barcelona, um als Journalist über den Spanischen Bürgerkrieg zu schreiben. Doch rasch schloss er sich den republikanischen Milizen an, deren Idealismus im Kampf gegen General Franco auch von Hunger, Kälte und schlechten Waffen nicht unterzukriegen war. Orwells »Hommage an Katalonien« fasziniert als präziser Bericht über die Kämpfe nicht nur an der Front, sondern auch innerhalb der politischen Lager. In Spanien reifte seine entschiedene Kritik am Totalitarismus heran, die später den Kern seines berühmten Romans »1984« bilden sollte. Der Grundstein aller Orwell-Bücher Neu übersetzt von Dr. Jan Strümpel Orwells Spanien-Erinnerungen legten die Grundlagen seiner späteren Totalitarismuskritik, die in seinen Meisterwerken »Farm der Tiere« und »1984« gipfelte Als Reporter in Barcelona teilte er sich ein Büro mit Ernest Hemingway

      Mein Bericht aus dem Spanischen Bürgerkrieg. Hommage an Katalonien2025
    • 1984 & Animal Farm (2In1)

      The International Best-Selling Classics

      • 392pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Old Major, an old boar, gathers the animals on Manor Farm to share his revolutionary vision, likening humans to parasites and teaching them the song "Beasts of England." After his death, pigs Snowball and Napoleon lead the animals in a successful revolt against Mr. Jones, renaming the farm "Animal Farm" and establishing the Seven Commandments of Animalism, with "All animals are equal" as the core principle. As the pigs assume leadership, they begin to privilege themselves, claiming special food for health reasons. Tension arises between Snowball and Napoleon, culminating in Snowball's expulsion by Napoleon's trained dogs. Napoleon consolidates power, replacing collective meetings with a committee of pigs and taking credit for Snowball's windmill idea. When the windmill collapses, Napoleon blames Snowball, using him as a scapegoat to justify purges against dissenters. The revolutionary anthem is replaced by one glorifying Napoleon, who increasingly resembles a human. Despite hardships, including an attack from neighboring farmers, the animals remain convinced of their progress. Boxer, the workhorse, collapses from overwork, and Napoleon deceitfully sends him away in a van belonging to a knacker. As time passes, the pigs adopt human traits, and the commandments are reduced to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." In a final betrayal, Napoleon hosts a dinner with local farmers, and the animals real

      1984 & Animal Farm (2In1)2024
    • Animal Farm (Collector's Edition)

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The narrative follows anthropomorphic farm animals as they revolt against their human owner, aspiring to establish a society based on equality, freedom, and happiness. Their quest for a utopian existence reveals the complexities of power and the corruption that can arise from it, ultimately leading to a poignant commentary on politics and human nature. Through their journey, the animals encounter challenges that question the ideals of their rebellion and the realities of leadership.

      Animal Farm (Collector's Edition)2024
    • Helbling Readers Red Series, Level 3 / Animal Farm

      Helbling Readers Red Series / Level 3 (A2)

      • 84pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      The story follows the animals on Manor Farm, who endure harsh conditions and insufficient food under Farmer Jones. In a bid for freedom, they rebel and take control of the farm. However, as the pigs assume leadership, the initial hopes for a better life gradually fade, leading to a return to oppressive conditions reminiscent of their past. This narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and the cyclical nature of oppression.

      Helbling Readers Red Series, Level 3 / Animal Farm2024
    • Listy

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Výber z korešpondencie Georgea Orwella približuje jeho osobnosť nielen ako významného spisovateľa a mysliteľa, ktorý ovplyvnil a dodnes ovplyvňuje generácie spisovateľov a intelektuálov, ale aj ako spoločenského glosátora, aktívneho občana, presvedčeného socialistu a antistalinistu. A prirodzene aj ako človeka, ktorého osobný život nepatril vzhľadom na chatrné zdravie a osobné tragédie k tým najšťastnejším. Výber mapuje zásadné etapy Orwellovho života od pôsobenia v Indii, bezprostredného zapojenia sa do bojov v španielskej občianskej vojne, pobyt v Maroku, cez účasť v domobrane počas bombardovania Londýna a bitky o Britániu, prácu pre rozhlasovú stanicu BBC, až po záverečnú etapu jeho života na hebridskom ostrove Jura, kde napísal či dokončil svoje najdôležitejšie literárne diela. Ťažisko je položené na autorovom epištolárnom komentovaní, analyzovaní, glosovaní svetových i lokálnych udalostí, vrátane jeho osobných názorov na literatúru a spoločnosť, kontaktov s vydavateľmi jeho kníh a zaradená je aj jeho korešpondencia s významnými umeleckými osobnosťami 20. storočia, ako boli T. S. Eliot, S. Spender, A. Koestler, C. Connolly či Henry Miller. Záverečnú časť knihy tvoria listy Orwellovej manželky Eileen, ktorá zohrala dôležitú úlohu nielen v jeho osobnom živote, ale aj pri písaní jeho kľúčových diel.

      Listy2024
    • Ruiny

      • 133pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Britský spisovateľ a žurnalista George Orwell (1903 – 1950) sa narodil v Indii ako Eric Arthur Blair. Neskôr žil Mjanmarsku a Francúzsku a bojoval v španielskej občianskej vojne. Preslávil sa najmä svojimi dystopiami Farma zvierat a 1984. Ku koncu druhej svetovej vojny pracoval ako vojnový korešpondent pre rôzne britské noviny z povojnového Francúzska, Rakúska a západnej zóny Nemecka. Zbierka Orwellovych žurnalistických prác Ruiny prenáša čitateľa do víru udalostí spred 70 rokov, do prostredia bombardovaním zničených miest, vojnou vyčerpanej spoločnosti a sprostredkováva autentický pohľad s neočakávanými podrobnosťami. Články menia učebnicové vnímanie vojny na živý, emotívne prežívaný mozaikový obraz osudov, dejov, tendencií a smerovaní.

      Ruiny2024
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    • Orwell's Essays - 9: A Hanging

      And an Appeal for Publishing the Truth About Burma

      • 40pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      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.

      Orwell's Essays - 9: A Hanging2023
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    • Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 2 (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      "Farm der Tiere" von George Orwell ist eine Fabel über die Rebellion der Tiere gegen ihren menschlichen Besitzer. Nach anfänglichem Erfolg übernehmen die Schweine die Macht und errichten eine schlimmere Diktatur. Das Buch gilt als Parabel auf die Sowjetunion. Es bietet eine innovative Lesemethode zum Sprachenlernen und verbessert Wortschatz und Grammatik.

      Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 2 (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch2023
    • Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 1 - (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      "Farm der Tiere" von George Orwell ist eine Fabel über die Rebellion der Tiere gegen ihren menschlichen Besitzer. Nach anfänglichem Erfolg übernehmen die Schweine die Macht und errichten eine schlimmere Diktatur. Das Buch gilt als Parabel auf die Sowjetunion. Es bietet eine innovative Lesemethode zum Sprachenlernen und verbessert Wortschatz und Grammatik.

      Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - Teil 1 - (Buch + MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch2023
    • Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - 2 Teile (Buch + 2 MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      "Farm der Tiere" von George Orwell ist eine Fabel über die Rebellion der Tiere gegen ihren menschlichen Besitzer. Nach anfänglichem Erfolg übernehmen die Schweine die Macht und errichten eine schlimmere Diktatur. Das Buch gilt als Parabel auf die Sowjetunion. Es ist ein zweisprachiges Werk, das das Lesen und Sprachenlernen fördert.

      Animal Farm / Farm der Tiere - 2 Teile (Buch + 2 MP3 Audio-CD) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch2023
    • Klassiker des 20. Jahrhunderts (Buch + 4 MP3 Audio-CDs) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      • 1308pagine
      • 46 ore di lettura

      Erleben Sie zwei Klassiker der Literatur mit Ilya Franks innovativer Lesemethode: "The Great Gatsby" und "Animal Farm". Diese Ausgabe bietet den ungekürzten Text, der das Textverständnis fördert. Entdecken Sie die Themen des amerikanischen Traums und gesellschaftlicher Ungleichheit auf unterhaltsame Weise und verbessern Sie gleichzeitig Ihr Englisch.

      Klassiker des 20. Jahrhunderts (Buch + 4 MP3 Audio-CDs) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch2023
    • Klassiker des 20. Jahrhunderts (Buch + Audio-Online) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch

      Ungekürzter Originaltext - Englisch durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren

      • 1308pagine
      • 46 ore di lettura

      Entdecken Sie zwei Klassiker der Literatur mit Ilya Franks innovativer Lesemethode: "The Great Gatsby" und "Animal Farm". Diese Ausgabe bietet den ungekürzten Text, der das Textverständnis fördert. Erleben Sie Fitzgeralds Erzählung über den amerikanischen Traum und Orwells scharfsinnige Gesellschaftskritik neu.

      Klassiker des 20. Jahrhunderts (Buch + Audio-Online) - Lesemethode von Ilya Frank - Zweisprachige Ausgabe Englisch-Deutsch2023
    • Denníky

      • 328pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      George Orwell patril k tomu typu ľudí, ktorým sa zvykne hovoriť homo scribens – človek píšuci. Dokladom toho sú aj jeho denníky, ktoré sú predovšetkým náčrtmi úvah, nápadov, postrehov, pozorovaní, dojmov či myšlienok, ktoré neskôr spracovával vo svojej esejistike, literárnej kritike, recenziách a samozrejme v románoch. V tomto zmysle sú nielen reflexiou jeho osobného, či emocionálneho života, ale aj jeho života ako človeka spoločenského, angažovaného, kritického, sociálne cítiaceho a poznávajúceho. Kniha predstavuje vnútorný život spisovateľa, ktorý definoval politické myslenie dvadsiateho storočia. Denníky zaznamenávajú Orwellove mladícke cesty medzi baníkmi a kočovnými robotníkmi, desivý vzostup totalitarizmu, hroznú drámu druhej svetovej vojny, ale aj jeho zdravotné problémy a pozorovania prírody. Výber z Orwellových denníkov sa zameriava hlavne na predvojnové a vojnové obdobie, t.j. roky 1936 až cca 1946, pretože ide o ich nosnú časť. Práve v nich sa najvýraznejšie prejavujú Orwellove osobné, politické a spoločenské postoje, vďaka ktorým prekročil svoju dobu. Denníky rozširujú intelektuálne a čitateľské poznanie diela tohto autora na Slovensku. Sú komplementárnou súčasťou výberu z Orwellovho publicisticko-esejistického diela Tak to vidím ja a pripravovaného výberu z jeho korešpondencie.

      Denníky2023
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    • Světová četba pro školáky je edice bohatě ilustrovaných, citlivě převyprávěných a zkrácených děl světové literatury. Zvířata z Panské farmy svrhnou svého pána a převezmou kontrolu nad farmou, domnívají se, že je čeká lepší život. Farma je zorganizována tak, aby si v ní zvířata dodržujícá sedm přikázání, byli rovni. Jak jde čas, vzniká na farmě nová elita v čele s prasaty Kulišem a Napoleonem a rovnostářská společnost se začíná pozvolna měnit v něco jiného a mnohem méně spravedlivého… Orwellova vynikající satirická kniha je nadčasovou alegorií o korumpujícím vlivu moci a vedle románu 1984 je nejznámějším dílem tohoto britského spisovatele. V této nové modré řadě - 96 stránkové - vychází knížky z edice zkrácených děl světové literatury, velmi věrné původním originálům autorům. Mohou zaujmout zdatnější čtenáře od 10 let výše. Setkají se zde s pokročilejšími gramatickými jevy a rozšířenější slovní zásobou.

      Farma zvířat - Světová četba pro školáky2023
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    • Lew i jednorożec

      • 288pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      W eseju Dlaczego piszę George Orwell wyznaje, że nie potrafiłby napisać książki ani artykułu, gdyby nie było to dla niego również doświadczenie estetyczne. Takich wysokiej próby doświadczeń dostarcza lektura tego zbioru, który pozwala w pełni docenić skalę talentu i wszechstronność zainteresowań pisarza. Znajdziemy tu głośne eseje programowe poświęcone językowi propagandy, wizji demokratycznego socjalizmu i brytyjskiemu imperializmowi. Przeczytamy dwa wstrząsające teksty narracyjne, w których Orwell rozlicza się ze swoją przeszłością, przywołując młodzieńcze doświadczenia funkcjonariusza policji imperialnej w Birmie. Poznamy także jego przepis na dobre pisarstwo, refleksję nad tym, czy geniuszom wolno więcej, oraz parę myśli o tym, po co spoglądać w oczy ropusze szarej. Ze zbioru dziewiętnastu błyskotliwych esejów i smakowitych felietonów wyłania się pełniejszy obraz pisarza odmienny od tego, jakim chciałyby go widzieć konserwatywne kręgi. To obraz intelektualisty nieulegającego presji otoczenia, krytyka politycznej bierności, antyfaszysty, człowieka opowiadającego się jednoznacznie po stronie wartości lewicowych, osoby wrażliwej na piękno, urodę życia i przyjemność, jaką można czerpać z Natury.

      Lew i jednorożec2023
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    • Alles, was man von Orwell einfach gelesen haben muss – 3 Bände im Schmuckschuber Orwells unvergleichliche Zukunftsvision »1984«: Winston Smith, Geschichtsfälscher im Staatsdienst, verliebt sich in die schöne und geheimnisvolle Julia. Gemeinsam beginnen sie, die totalitäre Welt infrage zu stellen, als Teil derer sie bisher funktioniert haben. Die große Parabel »Farm der Tiere«: Man beraubt sie der Früchte ihrer Arbeit, sperrt sie ein, beutet sie aus. Die Tiere auf dem Gutshof haben genug und proben den Aufstand – für eine bessere Welt, in der alle Tiere gleich und frei sind. Klartext: »Die großen Essays« zeigen den politischen Autor in Reinform, deutlich, gewitzt, klug; einer, der kein Blatt vor den Mund nahm. Ausstattung: 3 Bände im Schuber, Paperback, matt

      George Orwell, Die großen Werke. Farm der Tiere, 1984, Die großen Essays. Im Schmuckschuber2023
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    • Der Bauch des Wals

      Zwei Essays über Kunst und Politik

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      1940, der Zweite Weltkrieg wütete in Europa, schrieb George Orwell den Essay ›Im Innern des Wals‹, in dem er die Freiheit des Künstlers, sich von den Problemen der Welt abzuwenden, verteidigte – obwohl er selbst ein eminent politischer Autor war. Auf diesen berühmten Essay antwortet Ian McEwan in seiner ›Orwell Memorial Lecture‹, die erstmals in Buchform erscheint, und bezieht Orwells Überlegungen auf unsere Gegenwart.

      Der Bauch des Wals2023
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    • Письменник з гіркою іронією та сарказмом змальовує, як спільнота тварин, котрі дружно й сміливо повстали проти людської сваволі, поступово опиняється під тотальною владою свиней на чолі із зажерливим кнуром Наполеоном. Одна за одною щезають зі стіни клуні сім заповідей тваринизму, і навіть остання, основоположна, "Усі тварини -- рівні" тепер звучить по-новому: "Усі тварини рівні, але деякі тварини рівніші за інших".

      Колгосп тварин2022
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    • 1984, English Illustrated Edition

      by a French illustrator from the Beaux-Arts

      • 296pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      Set in a dystopian London in 1984, the narrative unfolds in a world divided into three superstates: Eurasia, Estasia, and Oceania. Winston, working at the Ministry of Truth, grapples with the oppressive regime's manipulation of history and suppression of free speech. As he erases evidence of past alliances, his growing discontent and the burden of enforced lies intensify. A forbidden romance with Julia sparks his desire for rebellion, challenging the Party's totalitarian control over personal relationships and individual thought.

      1984, English Illustrated Edition2022
    • 1984

      George Orwell's story of a dystopian totalitarian future

      • 306pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      In a dystopian society dominated by the Party, Winston Smith struggles with the oppressive surveillance of Big Brother. Living in constant watch, he grapples with the loss of individuality and the manipulation of history and language. The Party's strict regulations stifle personal freedoms, making even rebellious thoughts a punishable offense. As Winston navigates this repressive world, he seeks a way to reclaim his identity and challenge the totalitarian regime.

      19842022
    • The Orwell Reader

      Fiction, Essays, and Reportage

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      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.

      The Orwell Reader2022
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    • 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.

      On Reading2022
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    • 2x Orwell (1984, Zvířecí statek)

      • 504pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      Soubor dvou dosud vydaných knih George Orwella v dárkovém boxu za výhodnou cenu. Jedná se o knihy 1984 a Zvířecí statek.

      2x Orwell (1984, Zvířecí statek)2022
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    • Opresión y resistencia

      Escritos contra el totalitarismo 1937-1949 - Edición definitiva avalada por The Orwell Estate

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Imprescindible complemento ensayístico de las novelas 1984 y Rebelión en la granja, la presente antología reúne una treintena de textos escritos entre 1937 y 1949 en los que George Orwell analiza y denuncia los totalitarismos que marcaron el siglo XX. El autor pasa revista a temas tan diversos como la guerra civil española, el imperialismo británico, la obra de Arthur Koestler, la mentalidad nacionalista, el inicio de la «guerra fría» (expresión que acuñó) o la figura de Gandhi, pero siempre hace hincapié en el pensamiento crítico, evaluando los hechos sin aceptar simplificaciones partidistas ni generalizaciones fáciles. En el contexto actual de manipulación, fake news y opiniones vacuas, sus palabras nos animan a estar siempre alerta, primera forma de resistencia frente a la amenaza latente de la opresión.

      Opresión y resistencia2021
    • « Il était une fois un pays où les animaux de la ferme en avaient assez de la tyrannie de l'homme. Ils décident de se révolter. C'en est fini de l'asservissement ! Veaux, vaches, cochons prennent le pouvoir, poussent le fermier à quitter les lieux et instaurent l'autogestion. L'animalisme devient la règle : l'humain est banni. Mais l'utopie égalitariste est de courte durée. Les cochons seront-ils les nouveaux maîtres ? « Tous les animaux sont égaux. Mais certains sont plus égaux que d'autres », conclut Orwell, entre pessimisme et lucidité. Paru en 1946, juste avant Mil neuf cent quatre-vingt-quatre, La Ferme des animaux est une impitoyable critique du totalitarisme. La traduction de Jean Queval rend le roman à son atmosphère de fable animalière, de conte de fées doux-amer, d'où émane peu à peu un malaise. Le pouvoir engendre nécessairement l'abus : le rêve d'enfant tourne vite au cauchemar d'adulte. »--

      Folio classique: La ferme des animaux2021
    • Tegen totalitarisme

      Essays over politiek en literatuur

      • 196pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Waarin schuilen de verlokkingen van het nationalisme en het fascisme? Hoe worden taal en literatuur gebruikt voor politieke doelen? Wat kun je doen om je eigen schrijfstijl te verbeteren? In Tegen totalitarisme lees je de antwoorden van George Orwell op deze vragen.Orwell toont haarscherp hoe politieke ideologieën werken. Ook bespreekt hij de literaire helden die hem inspireerden bij het schrijven van Animal Farm en 1984. Orwells puntige columns en radio-optredens bevatten waarschuwingen voor duistere politiek, die niets aan actualiteit hebben ingeboet.Tegen totalitarisme is een selectie van de beste teksten die Orwell schreef als journalist, criticus en politiek commentator — de meeste nu voor het eerst in het Nederlands vertaald.George Orwell was het pseudoniem van journalist, romancier en intellectueel Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950). Orwell is een van de bekendste Engelstalige auteurs aller tijden. Met 1984 en Animal Farm werd hij wereldberoemd. Ook zijn kritische schetsen van het Britse koloniale regime en zijn ooggetuigenverslagen van de burgeroorlog in Spanje zijn vermaard.Vertaald door Thomas Heij.

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    • 1984

      Neuübersetzung

      19842021
    • Harrap's Yes You Can!: 1984

      Texte intégral en VO - Pour lire en anglais avec la traduction des mots-clés

      • 377pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura
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    • "1984". Своеобразный антипод второй великой антиутопии XX века - "О дивный новый мир" Олдоса Хаксли. Что, в сущности, страшнее: доведенное до абсурда "общество потребления" - или доведенное до абсолюта "общество идеи"? По Оруэллу, нет и не может быть ничего ужаснее тотальной несвободы... "Скотный двор". Притча, полная юмора и сарказма. Может ли скромная ферма стать символом тоталитарного общества? Конечно, да. Но... каким увидят это общество его "граждане" - животные, обреченные на бойню?

      Избранная культовая классика: Скотный двор / 19842021
    • George Orwell is a difficult author to summarize. He was a would-be revolutionary who went to Eton, a political writer who abhorred dogma, a socialist who thrived on his image as a loner, and a member of the Indian Civil Service who chronicled the iniquities of imperialism. Both the books in this volume were published in the 1930s, a "a low, dishonest decade," as his coeval W.H. Auden described it. Orwell's subjects in Down and Out in Paris and Londonand The Road to Wigan Pierare the political and social upheavals of his time. He focusses on the sense of profound injustice, incipient violence, and malign betrayal that were ubiquitous in Europe in the 1930s. Orwell's honesty, courage, and sense of decency are inextricably bound up with the quasi-colloquial style that imbues his work with its extraordinary power. His descriptions of working in the slums of Paris, living the life of a tramp in England, and digging for coal with miners in the Midlands make for a thoughtful, riveting account of the lives of the working poor and of one man's search for the truth. Our edition includes the following essays: Marrakech; How the Poor Die; Antisemitism in Britain; Notes on Nationalism

      Down and Out in Paris and London ; The Road to Wigan Pier2021
    • The Lion and the Unicorn - Socialism and the English Genius

      With the Introductory Essay 'Notes on Nationalism'

      • 100pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      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.

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    • The Complete Novels of George Orwell

      Burmese Days, A Clergyman's Daughter, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, Coming Up for Air, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four

      • 772pagine
      • 28 ore di lettura

      The collection features the novels of a pivotal British author, renowned for his insightful commentary on humanity and culture. Among the included works are the dystopian classics Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, which explore themes of totalitarianism and societal decay. Orwell’s keen observations and imaginative storytelling reveal the potential pitfalls of human nature and governance, making these six novels essential reading for understanding the darker aspects of the 20th century.

      The Complete Novels of George Orwell2021
    • Neden yaziyorum

      • 100pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Politikacıların yalanlarını çürütmek, İngiliz karakterini zekice incelemek veya savaş hakkında hoş olmayan gerçekleri anlatmak olsun, Orwell'ın zamansız ve tavizsiz denemeleri, günümüzün dönüştürücü döneminde her zamankinden daha alakalı, eğlenceli ve vazgeçilmezdir.

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    • Ganz unten in Paris und London

      • 276pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      George Orwell verarbeitete in diesem - seinem ersten - Buch in Form einer literarischen Reportage seine Erlebnisse als Tellerwäscher in Paris und als Tramp in London und legte damit das Fundament für seine Karriere, die ihn zu einem der bekanntesten politischen Schriftsteller werden ließ. Er beschreibt den zur Schau gestellten Luxus in »eleganten« Hotels und Restaurants in Paris aus seinem Blickwinkel, nämlich dem eines arbeitslosen Ausländers, der es als Glücksfall erlebt, unter sklavenähnlichen Bedingungen in einer überhitzten und verdreckten Küche zu arbeiten, weil er nun nicht mehr hungern muss und wenigstens seine verlauste Unterkunft bezahlen kann. In London findet Orwell dagegen keine Arbeit, zieht mit hartgesottenen Tramps von einem Nachtasyl zum nächsten und lernt die Not und Überlebenstricks der Bettler und Straßenkünstler kennen. Wie später in »1984« und »Farm der Tiere« ergreift George Orwell Partei für diejenigen, die von den jeweils Herrschenden rechtlos gehalten und ausgebeutet werden. Es ist erschreckend festzustellen, wie wenig sich für die Schwächsten in der Gesellschaft seitdem geändert hat.

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    • Ruins

      Orwell’s Reports as War Correspondent in France, Germany and Austria from February until June 1945

      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.

      Ruins2021
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    • Orwell and England

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      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

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    • Farm der Tiere

      Neu übersetzt von Ulrich Blumenbach, mit einem Nachwort von Eva Menasse

      • 200pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura
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    • All Art Is Propaganda

      • 374pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

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

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    • 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.

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    • Inside the Whale

      • 96pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      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.

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    • 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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    • Selected Essays

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.

      Selected Essays2021
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    • Fascism and Democracy

      • 48pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      '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.

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    • The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – '1984' itself: these terms have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom and its suppression; yet they were created by George Orwell in 1949 as he conjured his dystopian vision of a world where totalitarian power is absolute.

      Nineteen eighty-four : and selected essays2021
    • Animal farm and selected essays

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      In 1943, the need for a critique of Stalin's regime became urgent as the Soviet Union allied with Britain against Nazi Germany, leading to censorship and a reluctance among leftist intellectuals to acknowledge the brutal realities of Stalin's rule. Orwell, viewing Stalin as a "disgusting murderer," sought to convey this truth powerfully. He realized that a political essay wouldn't reach a broad audience, and a traditional novel would take too long to write. Instead, he creatively combined the moralism of a "beast fable" with the satire found in Gulliver's Travels. The story features farm animals, led by pigs, who overthrow their human masters, aiming for a utopian society. However, under Napoleon the pig's leadership, their ideals are quickly corrupted, resulting in a new tyranny. Although Orwell faced initial rejection from publishers, the book was finally published in August 1945, after the war ended. It quickly became a seminal text during the emerging "cold war," a term coined by Orwell, and has since been subjected to various attempts to alter its meaning. Today, it serves as a timeless fable about tyranny and corruption. This edition also includes essays on topics such as totalitarianism, art, and the role of the writer.

      Animal farm and selected essays2021
    • Tak to vidím ja

      • 512pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      George Orwell bol politický autor, no jeho publicistika sa rozprestiera od každodennej politiky po umývanie riadu a pitie anglického čaju. Tento výber obsahuje osemdesiat stĺpčekov z 40. rokov, ktoré písal pre týždenník Tribune, doplnené o jeho eseje a recenzie. V tejto tematicky rôznorodej zbierke sa odráža Orwellova žurnalistická zdatnosť, svetonázorová orientácia a proces skúmania tém, ktoré neskôr spracoval vo svojich románoch, ako sú nedôvera voči intelektuálom, podozrievavosť voči komunizmu, sociálna rozdelenosť a patriotizmus kontra nacionalizmus. Orwellove úvahy o literatúre a umení, týkajúce sa autorov ako Kipling, Wells, Dickens a Dostojevskij, presahujú rámec literárnych recenzií, ponúkajúce hlboké ponaučenia o ľavičiarstve a nacionalizme. Jeho esejistika sa vyznačuje brilantnosťou, štylistickou precíznosťou, vtipom a sarkazmom, čím premenil písanie o politike a bežnom živote na umenie. Týmto spôsobom si zaslúži pozornosť všetkých, ktorí sa obávajú neobmedzenej moci štátu, skorumpovanej ideológie a propagandy, ktorá ohrozuje tradičný koncept pravdy a lži.

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    • Bibliothèque de la Pléiade: Œuvres

      • 1664pagine
      • 59 ore di lettura

      Dans la dèche à Paris et à Londres - En Birmanie - Wigan Pier au bout du chemin - Hommage à la Catalogne - La ferme des animaux - Mil neuf cent quatre-vingt-quatre - Croquis et essais (1931-1948).

      Bibliothèque de la Pléiade: Œuvres2020
    • Orwell and the Dispossessed

      • 448pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      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'.

      Orwell and the Dispossessed2020
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    • George Orwell (1903-1950) angielski pisarz, dziennikarz, uczestnik wojny hiszpańskiej po stronie republikańskiej (swoje doświadczenia z tych czasów opisał w doskonałej reporterskiej ale i głęboko socjologiczno-filozoficznej książce W hołdzie Katalonii), socjalista z przekonań, ale zarazem radykalny przeciwnik systemów totalitarnych. Uznawany za twórcę najwybitniejszej dystopii XX wieku 1984. Najważniejszą (oprócz 1984) i chyba najsłynniejszą książką Orwella jest Folwark zwierzęcy. Napisany w formie ezopowej bajki jest genialnym ostrzeżeniem przed każdym totalitaryzmem, który początkowo wywodząc się ze szlachetnych ideałów, wkrótce zmienia się w swoje przeciwieństwo ponurą, krwawą dyktaturę, zmieniającą znaczenie pojęć, słów. I choć autor napisał tę książkę jako alegorię rozwoju stalinizmu czy szerzej rewolucji i systemu komunistycznego w Rosji Sowieckiej pozostaje jednak Folwark zwierzęcy zawsze aktualnym ostrzeżeniem przed różnego rodzaju dyktaturami. Musicie kupić tę książkę, bo może już niedługo jak za czasów PRL będzie zakazana!

      Folwark zwierzęcy TW2020
    • Orwell in Spain

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      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.

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    • Orwell's England

      • 496pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      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

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