George Orwell by Gordon Bowker

George Orwell by Gordon Bowker

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Summary

Gordon Bowker's biography, written to coincide with Orwell's centenary, includes material which brings the writer's life into unfamiliar focus. He reveals Orwell's family background; his superstitious streak and flirtation with black magic; and his chaotic and reckless sex life.

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George Orwell by Gordon Bowker

Gordon Bowker's biography, written to coincide with Orwell's centenary, includes material which brings the writer's life into unfamiliar focus. He reveals Orwell's family background; his superstitious streak and flirtation with black magic; and his chaotic and reckless sex life.
Gordon Bowker has written highly acclaimed biographies of Malcolm Lowry (a New York Times Recommended Book of the Year) and Lawrence Durrell, and articles and reviews for the Observer, the Sunday Times, the New York Times and the Times Literary Supplement.
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ISBN 13 9780316861151
ISBN 10 0316861154
Title George Orwell
Author Gordon Bowker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Year published 2003-11-27
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.