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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100156186004
ISBN-139780156186001
eBay Product ID (ePID)39287
Product Key Features
Book TitleCollection of Essays
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1970
TopicShort Stories (Single Author), General
FeaturesReprint
GenreRéférence, Fiction
AuthorGeorge Orwell
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN54-007594
TitleLeadingA
Grade FromNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal824.91
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisA clear-eyed, uncompromising collection of essays from the "conscience of his generation" and the author of 1984 (V. S. Pritchett)., 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., A clear-eyed, uncompromising collection of essays from the "conscience of his generation" and the author of 1984 (V. S. Pritchett). 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 works collected here include "Such, Such Were the Joys," "Shooting an Elephant," "Politics and the English Language," and "Why I Write." Perfect for those new to Orwell's work and a wonderful compilation for the experienced Orwell reader, A Collection of Essays is an invaluable anthology.
A master at clearly expressing his deep thoughts and observations
There have been few writers who write with such clarity and originality as Orwell, in his essays. The recounting of his experiences, his political observations and literary criticisms are entertaining and educational. One can learn to write by reading his essays.