The Essays
The Essays
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Includes 'The Freedom of the Press', intended as the preface to 'Animal Farm' but undiscovered until 1972. Considered by Noam Chomsky to be Orwell's most important essay. These essays demonstsrate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of the last century.
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The Essays by George Orwell
Includes 'The Freedom of the Press', intended as the preface to 'Animal Farm' but undiscovered until 1972. Considered by Noam Chomsky to be Orwell's most important essay. These essays demonstrate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of the last century.
George Orwell (1903–1950) is one of England's most famous writers and social commentators. He is the author of the classic political satire Animal Farm and the dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is also well known for his essays and journalism, particularly his works covering his travels and his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His writing is celebrated for its piercing clarity, purpose and wit and his books continue to be bestsellers all over the world.
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ISBN 13 | 9781857152425 |
ISBN 10 | 1857152425 |
Title | The Essays |
Author | George Orwell |
Series | Everyman's Library Classics |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Hardback |
Publisher | Everyman |
Year published | 2002-09-27 |
Number of pages | 1416 |
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